Description
This Ultimate Turkey Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make dish perfect for using leftover turkey. It features tender diced turkey combined with a creamy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard dressing, crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and fresh herbs for a balanced flavor profile. Served chilled, it makes a perfect light lunch, sandwich filling, or party dish.
Ingredients
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Turkey Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups diced turkey meat
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup roughly chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 3 green onions (green and white parts), sliced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced turkey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, sliced green onions, diced celery, parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Chill: Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. Chilling helps to meld the flavors and achieve a refreshing taste. Serve cold for best results.
Notes
- For serving in bowls, keep turkey pieces about 1/2 inch for good texture; for sandwiches or wraps, dice turkey smaller for easier eating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Avoid leaving the salad at room temperature for more than two hours for food safety.
- Remove skin from turkey before dicing to ensure a smooth and creamy texture without chewy bits of skin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
