Turkey Salad Recipe
Turn your holiday turkey leftovers into a quick and easy Leftover Turkey Salad loaded with delicious flavors and awesome textures! Give this recipe a try!
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
- 4 cups cooked turkey diced into ½ inch cubes or shredded
- ½ medium red onion finely diced
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper) and whisk until well combined.
- To the same bowl, add the diced turkey, celery, onion, and fresh herbs (I used parsley and dill).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve on lettuce, toasted bread, crackers, or to stuff croissants.
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Notes
- Cooked diced chicken can be used in place of the turkey in this recipe.
- I find the salad easier to eat when the turkey is diced into smaller pieces. I dice into ½-¼ inch cubes.
- Other vegetables that you can add: Bell peppers, artichoke hearts, shredded or finely diced carrot, and peeled and diced cucumber.
- Other herbs that you can add: I used parsley and dill, but you can also do green onions, fresh basil, or chives.
- Spices: Another popular variation of this salad contains curry powder, you can also add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder if you like.
- Storing: Store the turkey salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this salad, it becomes watery and unpleasant when thawed. However, you can freeze leftover turkey breast, thaw it and use it to make the salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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