Hearty Avocado and Turkey Salad with Greek Dressing Recipe

Salads are easy and anyone can make them.  But, they can also be boring and leave you craving something more hearty.  Not this salad!  This Hearty Avocado and Turkey Salad with Greek Dressing Recipe skips the lettuce and gives you a protein-filled meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

To up the “presentation quality” of this salad, we created it in short glasses. (You can also use small glass bowls.) The clear glass lets the pretty colors of the salad shine through and looks beautiful on a serving plate at a brunch or party. Stemless wine glasses work well and you can even find an unbreakable version here if you're worried about one taking a tumble!

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Hearty Avocado and Turkey Salad with Greek Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 Cup turkey , diced (if you do not have fresh turkey, head over to the deli and ask for a thick slice or your favorite kind)
• small handful of fresh baby spinach
• 1 Can of whole beets, drained and diced
• A few green or red grapes, halved

For the Greek dressing:

• 1 Cup of plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp each dried basil & oregano
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

What to do: 

With your ingredients diced into bite sized pieces, simply layer them into your dish, glass or bowl, starting with the beets.  Add any additional ingredients you desire.

For the dressing –  whisk  all the ingredients into the yogurt. Pour desired amount over salad.

For added flavor:

Try sautéing the turkey in a little olive oil to give it a nice, warm smokey flavor!

Yield: 3

Hearty Avocado & Turkey Salad with Greek Dressing

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This Hearty Avocado and Turkey Salad with Greek Dressing Recipe skips the lettuce and gives you a protein-filled meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 Cup turkey , diced (if you do not have fresh turkey, head over to the deli and ask for a thick slice or your favorite kind)
• small handful of fresh baby spinach
• 1 Can of whole beets, drained and diced
• A few green or red grapes, halved
• For the Greek dressing:
• 1 Cup of plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp each dried basil & oregano
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

1. With your ingredients diced into bite sized pieces, simply layer them into your dish, glass or bowl, starting with the beets.  Add any additional ingredients you desire.
2. For the dressing -  whisk  all the ingredients into the yogurt. Pour desired amount over salad.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 172Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 218mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 16g

Nutrition is calculated automatically and may not be accurate.