This smoked turkey salad makes a perfect lunch and is a healthy alternative to to any sandwich! Low carb, keto, and Whole30 approved, this flavorful salad makes an amazing lunch and packs easily for trips and hiking adventures!
Call it an appetizer Call it an awesome dip. Or maybe call it a salad like me!!
Call it whatever you want!
This recipe is so refreshing and perfect for a snack or a lunch.
Fresh crunchy, and vibrant vegetables are mixed together with the smoky turkey and set off by a bright lemon dressing.
This salad goes together quickly, and tastes even better if it has a bit to sit and marinate in the fridge.
Turkey Salad Tip:
I asked my deli for a 1/4″ thick slice of of natural (i.e. no fillers or gluten!) smoked turkey: this made cubing easy!
Fresh Summer Salad Meal Ideas:
Want some more delicious ideas for those hot weather days? Here are some additional recipes that require no cooking!
- Paleo Artichoke Salad
- Mexican Quinoa Salad: Use leftover or pre-made quinoa for a perfect vegetarian full meal! Packs beautifully for picnics or outdoor barbecues!
- Paleo Italian Salad @ 40 Aprons
- Paleo Avocado Chicken Salad @ Unbound Wellness
- Whole 30 Tuna Salad @ Well Fed
Serving Suggestions:
- With individual spears of Belgian endive or crunchy romain
- Atop a bed of mixed greens with a basic lemon/olive oil/sea salt/pepper dressing
- With your favorite cracker or chip. We love the grain free Siete Tortilla Chips! Pictured are the Mary’s Gone Crackers gluten free crackers.
Smoked Turkey Salad Recipe:
Did you try this? Please come back and leave a comment below!
Paleo Smoked Turkey & Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound smoked turkey cut into 1/4" cubes
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup blanched green beans chopped
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallots or green onion, more if you like raw onion
- 2 teaspoons dried basil OR 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil. I didn't have any on hand yet!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise I prefer my homemade!
- 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients together in a bowl and toss.
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Serve with Belgian endive spears, Romain, butter lettuce, celery, or your favorite crackers.
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This is the perfect summer salad! Refreshing, quick and simple. I’m a fan!
Yum, this looks like such refreshing and easy salad! So perfect for the summer.
I don’t eat meat but my older 2 kids would be in heaven with this salad! Those little endive boats are so cute I love it <3
I love easy lunch recipes like this one! I like that you used endive, it is so underused.
Beautiful photo and food! I’ve never had smoked turkey before, will have to give this a try!
I totally love the color and texture of this salad. So flavorful and delicious !
Love this easy chopped salad! I bet the smoked turkey adds loads of flavor.
What a great summer lunch idea. No cooking involved. YUM!!
This is perfect for summer lunches Tessa! Thank you!
Whoa, I love this idea! I will definitely be making this for a hot summer day lunch for my girls! Thank you!
What a great cool option for warm summer days! It looks so delicious!
MMmmm, love the green beans in this, and the SALAD option, totally a yummy idea and how I love to eat!
Such a fun idea with all of those textures, especially the crunchy textures! I love those blanched green beans in the salad, I would have never thought of that and I bet it’s so good!
What a yummy and refreshing dish. Love that you added capers – they are my favorite!
Now this is my kind of salad! 🙂
I know I’ve commented before, Tessa, but I still love this recipe! I’ve Pinned, Stumbled and Tweeted it to share as well 🙂
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This looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it at Naturally Sweet Tuesday last week 🙂 ~Aubree
Wow this looks so delicious! I love love love fresh veggies, especially in summer! Pinning!
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Perfect for summer! Visiting from Full Plat Thursday!
I call it lunch!! Looks so delicious–and crunchy!
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The salad looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Gluten Free Fridays!
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope you stop by again! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/05/eco-kids-tuesday_21.html
Yum!! All of your recipes sound amazing, but this one definitely appeals to my savory taste buds. Pinning this one, too! It would make a perfect lunch.
Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday!
Wow, this looks so appetizing, and sounds delicious. It’s nearly lunch time here, so you’re making me hungry 🙂 Thanks for sharing with Summer Salad Sundays! Oh, pinned too 🙂
then i succeeded Debbie…this salad is SO satisfying!
Hi Tessa,
I just love your Smoked Turkey and Crunchy Vegetable Salad, I can’t wait to try it. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous recipes with Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Beautiful meal!! Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul!!
I am so glad I found your blog. I love how light and healthy your recipes are. Please share this salad today on foodie friday. I will subscribe.
Thanks Diane, I happy to have you! Shared!
What a wonderful salad! I love the bright, fresh flavours in the dressing as well.
After my first bite, I seriously wanted to dance a little jig. This recipe is so up my alley and I love how simple and healthy it is. The endive is really a yummy touch, btw. I liked it better than the rice crackers! I also used Applegate pre-sliced smoked turkey and that worked great too!
Yes, I like the added crunch of the endive too, I think romain would be good too! Glad you liked it, such a party of flavors….
This looks delicious! I crave salads this time of year. TFS!
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This is what I’m talking about lady! Simple and beautiful! Love it.