Best 7 Chicken Or Turkey Salad Recipes

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Chicken or turkey salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It is made with cooked chicken or turkey, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings. Chicken or turkey salad can be served on a sandwich, in a wrap, or on a bed of lettuce. It can also be used as a filling for deviled eggs or tomatoes. With so many variations, there is sure to be a chicken or turkey salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken or turkey meat
1/2 cup chopped celery (or use apple, fennel, or radish)
1/4 small red onion, chopped, (or use 2 scallions, white and green parts, or 1 large shallot)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • Place chicken meat into a large bowl. Add celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix. Lay 4 slices bread on work surface. Divide salad evenly among them. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 31 grams

TURKEY SALAD



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Spread it on crackers! Make it into a sandwich! This melt in your mouth appetizer will have your whole party jumping! It's great during the holidays or anytime.

Provided by Gloria Burris

Categories     Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound cooked turkey meat
2 stalks celery
2 green onions
½ red bell pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cooked turkey meat, celery, green onions and red bell pepper in a blender or food processor. Finely chop using the pulse setting.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, prepared Dijon-style mustard, cider vinegar, white sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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This is very good served over a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich. It's a good way to use up left over turkey at Thanksgiving. I am basing prep and cook time on using left over meat. Cook time is actually the chill time.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup salad dressing or 1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and celery in bowl.
  • Mix salad dressing (I used Miracle Whip), salt, poultry seasoning, onion salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken and celery; toss.
  • Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
  • For variation, fold in one of the following: 1 cup chilled fruit (mandarin orange segments, chopped apple, seedless green grapes or pineapple tidbits) or: 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle or: 4 slices bacon, crsply fried and crumbled or: 1/3 cup chopped nuts.

DELUXE CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD (JULIA CHILD)



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Make and share this Deluxe Chicken or Turkey Salad (julia Child) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces
salt
freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon light olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon
1 cup tender celery, diced
1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion, minced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
2 hard-boiled eggs
fresh parsley
3 -5 slices of red pimentos

Steps:

  • Season the chicken or turkey in a large mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Add lemon juice, herbs, celery, onions, romaine and optional walnuts- mix well.
  • Taste and add more salt/pepper/lemon juice if required.
  • Let mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes, tossing several times.
  • Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, then fold in just enough mayonnaise to coat the ingredients.
  • Garnish before serving, if desired.
  • Note: Salad may be prepared a day in advance; cover and refrigerate.

TURKEY SALAD



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I serve this on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich or in a croissant for a special occasion.-Ruthe Holmberg, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 hard-boiled large egg
4 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mash the egg with a fork. Add turkey, mayonnaise and relish. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CHINESE NOODLE AND CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Onion     Pasta     Poultry     turkey     Lunch     Peanut     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salad
2 pounds linguine
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
2 2 1/2-pound roasted chickens, skinned, boned, shredded or 12 cups cooked turkey
4 bunches green onions, sliced
2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
4 jalapeño chilies, seeded, deveined, minced
1 1/4 pounds snow peas, stringed, thinly sliced lengthwise
Dressing
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned style or freshly ground)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
Napa cabbage leaves

Steps:

  • For salad:
  • Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add sesame oil; toss to blend. Mix in chicken or turkey, onions, cilantro and chilies.
  • Cook snow peas in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well. Mix into salad.
  • For dressing:
  • Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, sesame oil and sugar in processor; blend until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix with hands to blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line large platter with Napa cabbage leaves. Mound salad over and serve.

LEMON ROSEMARY CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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This delicious salad is great over mixed greens or chips, and it makes a perfect lunch or light supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups diced deli rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey
1/2 cup plain Greek fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Food Should Taste Good™ multigrain chips
Mixed greens

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix Salad ingredients.
  • Serve with chips and/or on mixed greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the chicken or turkey. Overcooked meat is dry and tough.
  • Let the meat cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of textures and flavors in your salad. This will make it more interesting and enjoyable to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to chicken or turkey salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken or turkey salad is a delicious, versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chicken or turkey salad that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken or turkey salad a try.

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