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Thanksgiving Leftovers Salad

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
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Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups leafy greens
  • 1 cup chopped turkey leftover Thanksgiving turkey or deli roasted turkey
  • 1 medium sweet potato thinly sliced and roasted
  • 4 ounces Manchego cheese thinly shaved
  • 4 slices bacon
  • ⅛ cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil + 1 tsp for roasting
  • ¼ cup white or black balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce whole berry works best
  • 1 sprig thyme leaves only
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Toss thinly sliced sweet potato slices with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • On a separate baking sheet, bake chopped bacon until crisp. Add pistachios and smoked paprika; bake another 3–5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk all dressing ingredients until combined.
  • Let potatoes and bacon cool slightly. Layer greens, turkey, roasted potatoes, Manchego cheese, and bacon-pistachio mixture.
  • Drizzle with cranberry vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Keyword Oven, Salad, Seasonal
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