Pesto Turkey Salad
Pesto Turkey Salad
Need a new idea for turkey leftovers? Here's a variation on the usual turkey salad. The pesto gives it a great flavor and the celery, pecans and pomegranate seeds give it a nice crisp crunch! Packed with protein, fiber, phytonutrients and monounsaturated fat - this is one to help if you ate a BIT too much over the holiday!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- 2 cups turkey, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, pesto and half and half till combined.
- In a medium bowl combine turkey, pecans, pomegranates and celery and pour dressing over to combine. Enjoy!
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
Notes
Roast pecans for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 439mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 390IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 1mg
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