Home > Dinner > Turkey > Turkey Salad Turkey Salad November 21, 2023 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty Turkey Salad with juicy turkey, crisp celery, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy herbed dressing – simple and delicious! We always prepare extra turkey so we have plenty left over to whip up favorites like Turkey Tetrazzini, Turkey Cranberry Salad, and Turkey Sliders! Reasons To Love Turkey Salad! Leftover magic: Turns your leftover turkey into something exciting and new! Super easy: Just chop, mix, and you’re good to go. Anytime hit: Works for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or as a party appetizer. Turkey Salad Ingredients Salad Leftover turkey: Mix white and dark meat — anything you’ve got left over works! Celery: Finely diced for a fresh, subtle crunch. Green onion: Use the green parts for a milder flavor and white parts for a more intense flavor. Cranberries: These add chewiness and tartness. Pecans: For more flavor, toast ’em first! Fresh dill: Adds a nice complementary flavor. Dressing Mayonnaise: Use the best quality for creaminess. Sour cream: Adds a nice tanginess. Dijon mustard: Adds depth. Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed for the freshest flavor. Onion and garlic powder: For more flavor. QUICK TIP Add salt and pepper based on how seasoned the turkey is – taste the Turkey Salad first; then add if needed. How To Make Turkey Salad Dice and combine: Finely chop the salad ingredients and mix them in a large bowl. Prepare dressing: Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Dress the salad: Toss the salad with the dressing until well coated and enjoy! Serving Suggestions Sandwich filler: Stuff it in a croissant or between slices of toasted whole-grain bread. Wrap it up: Roll it in a tortilla or lettuce wrap for a light meal. Salad topper: Spoon it over a bed of mixed greens. Cracker spread: Serve as a dip with crackers or sliced cucumbers. Stuffed veggies: Scoop into halved avocados or bell peppers. STORAGE How Long Can You Keep Turkey Salad? It will stay fresh for up to three days in the fridge in an airtight container. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Can Turkey Salad Be Frozen? Freezing isn’t recommended; it turns watery when thawed. Freeze leftover turkey instead and make a fresh salad later. More Ways To Use Leftovers Chicken Pot Pie (replace chicken with turkey) Turkey Sandwich Turkey Cranberry Wrap Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup (replace chicken with turkey) Chicken Penne Pasta (replace chicken with turkey) FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Turkey Salad 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty Turkey Salad with juicy turkey, crisp celery, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy herbed dressing - simple and delicious! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Turkey Salad 5 from 1 vote - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty Turkey Salad with juicy turkey, crisp celery, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy herbed dressing - simple and delicious! Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Sandwich Cuisine American Keyword turkey salad Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Total Time 15 minutes minutes Servings 2 -4 sandwiches (depending how loaded up!) Chelsea Lords Calories 912kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $8.91 IngredientsSalad▢ 2 cups finely diced leftover turkey▢ ¼ cup finely diced celery▢ 1 tablespoon finely diced green onion▢ ¼ cup finely diced dried cranberries▢ 1/4 cup finely diced pecans▢ 2¼ teaspoons finely chopped fresh dillDressing▢ ⅓ cup mayo (Hellman's/Best Foods)▢ ⅓ cup sour cream▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice▢ ¼ teaspoon each: onion and garlic powder▢ Pinch salt and pepper (to taste)For Serving: See Note 1 InstructionsSALAD: Ensure that each "salad" ingredient is as finely diced as possible for a consistent texture. Combine those ingredients in a large bowl.DRESSING: In a separate bowl, whisk together "dressing" ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste; depending on how seasoned the turkey is, you might not need any additional.COMBINE: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Stir gently until everything is nicely coated. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed.ENJOY: See Note 1 for serving suggestions. Our fave: loaded on toasted whole grain bread with lettuce and extra mayo! Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Serving Suggestions: Sandwich filler: Stuff it in a croissant or between slices of toasted whole-grain bread with lettuce Wrap it up: Roll it in a tortilla or lettuce wrap Salad topper: Spoon it over a bed of mixed greens Cracker spread: Serve as a dip with crackers or sliced cucumbers Stuffed veggies: Scoop it into halved avocados or bell peppers Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 912kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 68g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 1109mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. 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