Grilled Turkey Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Turkey Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup pecan halves; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb turkey cutlets (4); 8 cups mixed salad greens; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced; fresh raspberry, for garnish

Servings: persons

½ cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb turkey cutlets (4)
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
fresh raspberry, for garnish

1
Pecans: Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, toss pecans with olive oil, lemon pepper and cinnamon.
3
Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Remove from oven to a small bowl and set aside.
5
Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, mustard and olive oil; set aside.
6
Salad: Place turkey in a resealable plastic bag.
7
Add half of the dressing, seal and refrigerate for 1 hour.
8
Reserve remaining dressing for greens.
9
Heat gas grill to a medium-high or prepare charcoal grill with medium-hot coals.
10
Remove turkey from bag (discard dressing and bag).
11
Grill 2 minutes; turn and grill another 2 minutes or until cooked through.
12
Let cool 3 minutes, then slice.
13
Place greens and cucumber in a large serving bowl; toss with reserved dressing.
14
Place pecans on top of salad and serve with sliced turkey.
15
Garnish with raspberries.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup pecan halves, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Grilled Turkey Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Turkey Salad

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