Warm Leftover Turkey, Pears, Veggies and Nuts Salad

Name: Warm Leftover Turkey, Pears, Veggies and Nuts Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 each pears sliced; 2 small shallots finely chopped; ⅓ cup sherry vinegar; 4 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 12 ounces turkey cooked and shredded, or chicken, 3 cups; 1 large radicchio thinly sliced; 1 large fennel bulb cored and thinly sliced; 2 large carrots cut into matchsticks; 4 tablespoons walnuts toasted and chopped; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste; 12 large boston lettuce leaves, or other lettuce leaves; 1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled, or blue cheese, or feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 each pears sliced
2 small shallots finely chopped
⅓ cup sherry vinegar
4 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
12 ounces turkey cooked and shredded, or chicken, 3 cups
1 large radicchio thinly sliced
1 large fennel bulb cored and thinly sliced
2 large carrots cut into matchsticks
4 tablespoons walnuts toasted and chopped
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste
12 large boston lettuce leaves, or other lettuce leaves
1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled, or blue cheese, or feta cheese

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Stir in pears, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
4
Mix together shallots, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl until well blended, add to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
5
Stir in turkey, radicchio, fennel, carrots and walnuts.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes.
7
Put the pears back to the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Divide lettuce leaves among 4 salad plates.
9
Top with the warm salad and sprinkle with cheese as your choice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 each pears sliced, 2 small shallots finely chopped, ⅓ cup sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Warm Leftover Turkey, Pears, Veggies and Nuts 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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Warm Leftover Turkey, Pears, Veggies and Nuts Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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