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Turkey Salad Recipe

Delicious Turkey Salad Recipe for Easy Leftover Makeover

This Turkey Salad Recipe transforms leftover turkey into a quick, flavorful meal with cranberries and pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups chopped leftover turkey well-cooked and diced
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard regular mustard can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or fresh herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup chopped celery ribs or diced apple for sweetness
  • ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins or chopped apples for variations
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds or walnuts
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions or shallots as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds or sesame seeds if unavailable
  • ½ of a lemon juice or lime juice for a different twist

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped leftover turkey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and poultry seasoning. Mix until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture to fully incorporate the seasoning.
  3. Gently fold in chopped celery, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. This should take around 2 minutes.
  4. Incorporate sliced green onions and poppy seeds. Mix gently for about 1 minute.
  5. Squeeze lemon juice over the salad mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain texture, avoid over-mixing and serve chilled for best flavor.

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