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Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 09, 2023
This salad is a welcome alternative to the usual post-Thanksgiving fare. It's a tasty main dish loaded with good-for-you protein. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing
Turkey Pinto Bean Salad with Southern Molasses Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium green pepper, diced
  • 2 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

  1. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Add the molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and reserved oil. Cover and process until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, beans, green pepper, celery, onion and parsley. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If desired, serve with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 379 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.