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Thanksgiving Leftover Salad

Published November 27, 2014
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Thanksgiving Leftover Salad
Published November 27, 2014
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This year be thankful for leftovers because you can try out the Roasted Root’s Thanksgiving leftover salad. Cranberry sauce makes an amazing vinaigrette especially when served over crunchy kale, tender quinoa and roasted turkey. You can also sub-out the ingredients in the salad for any other leftovers you have lying around!

Thanksgiving Leftover Salad

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Vinaigrette:

  • 1 tablespoon Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3/4 tablespoon Olive Oil

For the Salad:

  • 1 cup baby Kale
  • 1/4 cup cooked Quinoa
  • 1/4 cup Turkey Meat, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Cranberries
  • 1/4 medium Apple
  • 1 tablespoon Pecan halves

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the cranberry vinaigrette.

Add your salad ingredients to a salad bowl and pour the desired amount of cranberry vinaigrette on top. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 1 |  Serving Size: 1 meal-sized salad

Per serving: Calories: 302; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 27mg; Sodium: 52mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 12g; Protein 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 158mg; Iron: 12%; Vitamin A: 131%; Vitamin C: 95%; Calcium: 7% 

Julia Mueller Thumnnail_my fitness palJulia Mueller writes the food blog, The Roasted Root, and is the author of Delicious Probiotic Drinks and Let Them Eat Kale!. Having grown up in Lake Tahoe, Julia loves to snowboard, mountain bike, and hike. She enjoys developing recipes that are nutrient-dense, easy to prepare, and approachable to make any night of the week. You can connect with her on Twitter, FacebookInstagram and Pinterest.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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