Leftover Turkey Salad
Turn the star of your holiday dinner into a delicious Leftover Turkey Salad with this quick and easy recipe. This protein-packed salad is healthy, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked leftover turkey chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecan chopped
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh chopped green onions for garnish
- Serve with lettuce and slices of bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Add 3 cups chopped leftover turkey, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/3 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans to the dressing. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions on top for garnish.
- Serve the turkey salad with lettuce or as a sandwich with slices of bread.
Notes
*The nutrition information does not include the bread.
- Allow the leftover turkey salad to chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- You can substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Optional, but toasting the pecans first will bring out more of their flavor.
- Store: This recipe stores incredibly well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it as fresh as possible. If it seems a bit dry, you can mix in a little extra mayo to help the consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 1mg