Boxing Day Turkey And Raspberry Salad.
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Fresh raspberries and shaved asparagus turn an everyday rice salad into something more exotic and festive.
After the indulgence of Christmas Day, Boxing Day calls for something lighter, fresher, and effortlessly satisfying and this Boxing Day Turkey and Raspberry Salad fits the brief perfectly.
It’s the ideal way to transform leftover roast turkey into a dish that feels completely new, vibrant, and full of flavour.
Crisp greens, tender turkey, and bursts of juicy raspberries come together to create a salad that’s anything but boring.
Recipe and image courtesy of Seasonal Berries.
Boxing Day Turkey And Raspberry Salad:
Boxing Day Turkey And Raspberry Salad.
The sweetness of the raspberries pairs beautifully with the savoury turkey, adding a fresh, slightly tart contrast that lifts the entire dish.
Combined with crunchy elements like toasted nuts or seeds and finished with a simple, sharp dressing, this salad strikes a balance between light and nourishing while still feeling special.
It’s refreshing without being bland and filling without feeling heavy, exactly what’s needed after a festive feast.
Serves 6 | Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 200g (7oz) easy cook brown rice
- 50g (2oz) wild rice
- 6 small red onions, cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100g (4oz) red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 200g (7oz) cold roast turkey, diced
- 150g (5oz) asparagus, trimmed
- 175g (6oz) raspberries
- Large handful of rocket leaves
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons redcurrant jelly
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 200oC (400oF), Gas Mark 6.
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil, add the brown and wild rice, bring the water back to the boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes until just tender.
- Drain into a sieve, rinse with cold water and drain again.
- Meanwhile, add the onions to a small roasting tin, drizzle with the oil and roast for 25-30 minutes until softened and golden around the edges.
To Make The Dressing:
- Add the redcurrant jelly, vinegar, mustard and lemon rind and juice to a small saucepan.
- Season with salt and pepper then whisk over a low heat until the dressing is smooth and the jelly has melted.
- Leave to cool.
About this post – Recipe and photo credit by Seasonal Berries.
Boxing Day Turkey And Raspberry Salad:
Boxing Day Turkey And Raspberry Salad.
This recipe is also wonderfully flexible. It works just as well for a relaxed Boxing Day lunch as it does for a quick dinner when you want something wholesome without spending hours in the kitchen.
Best of all, it helps reduce food waste while turning leftovers into something you’ll genuinely look forward to eating.
If you’re craving a fresh start after Christmas, this turkey and raspberry salad is the perfect place to begin.
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