Turkey Avocado Salad: A Delicious, Quick Meal Idea!
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring tender turkey, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
- Feel free to substitute leftover chicken for turkey if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg