Keto Turkey Cranberry Salad Bowl (Sugar-Free Holiday Style) is a festive low-carb salad featuring juicy turkey, sugar-free cranberries, toasted pecans, and a creamy holiday dressing. This refreshing keto bowl captures classic holiday flavors while staying light, fresh, and perfect for seasonal lunches.

About This Recipe

This Keto Turkey Cranberry Salad Bowl (Sugar-Free Holiday Style) transforms classic holiday flavors into a fresh, vibrant, low-carb lunch that works any day of the year—especially during the winter season. Instead of heavy casseroles or carb-loaded leftovers, this salad uses clean keto ingredients to deliver the comforting taste of turkey and cranberries in a lighter, nutrient-packed bowl. It’s ideal for anyone who loves the flavors of Thanksgiving and Christmas but wants something quick, refreshing, and fully keto-friendly.

The base of this salad is a mix of crisp greens that add freshness and volume without carbs. Sliced roasted turkey provides lean protein, making the bowl filling without feeling heavy. Sugar-free cranberries bring the tart, slightly sweet holiday flavor you expect, but without any of the sugars found in traditional cranberry sauce. Toasted pecans add crunch and warm nutty flavor, balancing out the freshness of the greens and complementing the turkey perfectly.

What really pulls the bowl together is the creamy holiday dressing. Made with mayo, a touch of Dijon, apple cider vinegar, and subtle spices, it tastes like a festive blend of creamy richness with just enough tang to brighten every bite. It’s smooth, keto-friendly, and coats the ingredients beautifully.

Because this salad is simple to assemble and uses ingredients commonly found around the holidays, it’s perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or making good use of turkey leftovers. It also works year-round using sliced deli turkey or roasted chicken. Balanced, festive, and delicious, this salad bowl brings holiday flavor into a fresh format that keeps carbs low and satisfaction high.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fresh and festive keto lunch
Uses sugar-free cranberries for classic holiday flavor
High in protein and low in carbs
Easy to prep and assemble
Perfect for leftover turkey or deli turkey
Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and savory
Naturally gluten-free
Ideal for December meal prep

Ingredients

Salad Base

2 cups mixed greens
1 cup cooked turkey breast, sliced
1/4 cup sugar-free dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup diced cucumber

Holiday Dressing

2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp granular sweetener
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper

Optional Toppings

Extra pecans
A sprinkle of cinnamon
A few whole cranberries (sugar-free)

Instructions

Add mixed greens to a bowl as the base.
Top with sliced turkey, cranberries, toasted pecans, celery, and cucumber.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon, vinegar, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle dressing over the salad.
Toss gently or serve with dressing on top.
Add optional toppings if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Fat: 29g
Protein: 29g
Net Carbs: 6g

FAQ

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?
Yes, it works perfectly.
Are sugar-free cranberries required?
Yes—regular ones contain a lot of sugar.
Can I prep this ahead?
Assemble ingredients separately and add dressing when serving.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free mayo and skip sour cream.
Can I make it sweeter?
Increase sweetener by 1–2 teaspoons.

Variations & Substitutions

Replace pecans with walnuts
Add avocado for more healthy fats
Use roasted chicken instead of turkey
Add crumbled bacon
Swap celery for thinly sliced fennel for extra holiday flavor

Serving Suggestions

Serve with keto cranberry iced tea
Pair with a warm holiday soup
Add extra turkey for a bigger protein meal

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