Smoked Turkey Breast Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

A light and colorful salad featuring smoked turkey breast, fresh greens, and a tangy cranberry vinaigrette perfect for a healthy outdoor lunch. This American salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked turkey breast, mixed salad greens, and dried cranberries into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced into strips
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp pureed cranberries
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups mixed salad greens, 8 oz sliced smoked turkey breast, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp pureed cranberries, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the vinaigrette is emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately for a fresh, tangy salad with smoky notes.