Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into the ultimate post-holiday reset with this Gut-Healthy Turkey Protein Bowl! Instead of piling yesterday’s feast onto heavy rolls, toss leftover roasted turkey over crisp greens, crunchy celery, tart apples, and juicy sliced grapes for a fresh, feel-good meal in minutes. Topped with a creamy, probiotic dressing crafted with Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, this bowl is packed with probiotics, protein, and a delicious combination of textures and flavors.
Blending smooth Lifeway Organic Farmer Cheese with tangy Lifeway Whole Milk Plain Kefir creates a luscious drizzle packed with nutrition, satiating protein, and gut support due to the billions of live and active cultures. The dressing gives the bowl a bright, rich, and naturally wholesome flavor without weighing you down. Since our products are also lactose intolerant-friendly, they make meals with cultured dairy something to look forward to, not avoid or dread. Even better, our products are free of preservatives and additives found in commercial dressings and sauces, making them an easy go-to you can feel good about and whip up in minutes.
Top this protein bowl off with a handful of walnuts and a sprinkle of cranberries for festive crunch or add your personal favorites. Either way, this vibrant bowl proves that leftovers can be just as exciting as the main event thanks to some help from Lifeway.
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Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
Farmer Cheese Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Lifeway Organic Farmer Cheese
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. raw honey
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. raw apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- pinch of black pepper
Turkey Salad:
- 2 cups mixed salad greens (we used spring mix)
- 3-4 oz. sliced leftover turkey
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced apple
- 1/2 cup sliced red grapes
- 2-3 tbsp. diced onion of choice (we used red)
- 2-3 tbsp. chopped raw walnuts
- optional: 3 tbsp. dried cranberries
Directions
- Place the Lifeway Organic Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Whole Milk Plain Kefir, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small food processor. Blend together until very smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Place the mixed greens in a shallow bowl, then top with remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the top, then sprinkle with an extra touch of pepper, and enjoy!
