Best 9 Cranberry Turkey Salad Recipes

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When it comes to holiday leftovers, cranberry turkey salad is a classic dish that is both versatile and delicious. Made with shredded turkey, tangy cranberries, mayonnaise, and a variety of other ingredients, this salad can be served on its own, as a sandwich filling, or as a topping for crackers or chips. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a festive holiday dish, cranberry turkey salad is a great option that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY AND TURKEY SALAD



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This is great on a croissant, in a pita pocket, or on bread. It's a great use for leftover turkey.

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked turkey
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, cranberries, almonds, celery, and mayonnaise in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

TURKEY, WILD RICE AND CRANBERRY SALAD



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This is something great to do with that leftover turkey. My friend Gail makes this with fresh cooked turkey.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 tablespoon water (in addition to the above)
1 cup wild rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cranberries
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper
3/4 lb cooked turkey, , shredded (, about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
green leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups water, wild rice and 1/2 tsp salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 55 minutes.
  • Cool rice completely.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine cranberries and remaining 1 tbsp water in heavy small saucepan.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until cranberries just begin to soften, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add sugar and cook over high heat until sugar is dissolved and cranberries are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to plate and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Steam carrots until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Rinse carrot with cold water to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice and garlic to blend in small bowl.
  • Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Combine rice, carrot, turkey, celery, parsley, onion and raisins in large bowl.
  • Pour dressing over.
  • Add cranberries and toss thoroughly.
  • (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Line 6 plates with lettuce leaves.
  • Divide salad among plates and serve.

SMOKED TURKEY CRANBERRY SALAD



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A trip to the deli and a stop at the produce department make this an easy dinner solution. "It's a healthy salad with a bold, smoky flavor," promises Lisa Renshaw of Kansas City, Missouri. "And it's a surefire way to get your family to eat salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cranberry juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups cubed deli smoked turkey
1/4 cup sliced celery
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in turkey and celery. Divide the salad greens among four plates; top each with 3/4 cup turkey mixture and 2 tablespoons cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY-CHUTNEY TURKEY SALAD



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Dried cranberries give this refreshing salad sweetness while chopped pecans lead a pleasant crunch. Whether served on a lettuce leaf or stuffed inside a pita, it makes a perfect lunch or midday snack. -:Andrea Yacyk of Brigantine, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups diced cooked turkey breast
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, cranberries, pecans, onion and green pepper. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. , Pour over turkey mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY-TURKEY SPINACH SALAD



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Use hors d'oeuvre cutters to cut the cranberry sauce into tiny stars or other shapes to give this salad even more pizzazz. As lovely in the summer as it is for theThanksgiving/Christmas seasons.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons coarsely snipped fresh sage (or tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf sage or dried tarragon, crushed)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 cups fresh Baby Spinach
8 ounces cooked turkey breast (thinly sliced or coarsely shredded)
1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded if desired, and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
6 medium radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 of a red onion, cut into thin wedges

Steps:

  • Cut jellied cranberry sauce into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Using 1- to 1 1/4-inch cutters, cut 16 designs from the cranberry sauce slices; set aside.
  • For Dressing:
  • Place remaining scraps of cranberry sauce in a blender; add vinegar, sage or tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover and blend until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together spinach, turkey, cucumber, radishes, and red onion. Divide among eight serving bowls.
  • Add two of the cranberry cutouts to each serving; drizzle with dressing.
  • Makes 8 (2-cup) main-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 134.1, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12, Protein 10.2

CRANBERRY TURKEY SALAD



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This recipe is most treasured because it's from my husband's grandmother. A savory turkey salad is cleverly topped with cranberry-raspberry gelatin for an eye-catching dish. -Kim Kirven, Wadsworth, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
4 celery ribs, chopped
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup chopped almonds
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped, optional
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 package (3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve lemon gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water; refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Beat for 1 minute on high speed. Stir in turkey, celery, cheese, almonds, eggs if desired, Miracle Whip, cream, salt and onion salt. Spread evenly into a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Dissolve the raspberry gelatin in remaining boiling water; stir in cranberry sauce until melted and blended. Spoon over turkey mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Cut into squares.

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TURKEY-CRANBERRY BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD



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Turkey and cranberry make this pasta salad a delicious hit. With Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix you can have this flavorful dinner ready in just 25 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cooked turkey breast
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
4 oz provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet and mayonnaise. Stir in turkey, celery, cranberries and cheese until well mixed. Stir in cooked pasta. Transfer to serving dish. Top with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY SPINACH SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-RASPBERRY DRESSING



Turkey Spinach Salad with Cranberry-Raspberry Dressing image

A colorful way to keep celebrating, this dish works as an entree or a side salad. If you don't want to use macadamia nuts, try fried wonton strips.-Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2/3 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
8 cups fresh spinach, torn
3 medium kiwifruit, peeled and sliced, divided
1 cup fresh raspberries, divided
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 cups diced cooked turkey breast
3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cranberry sauce, vinegar, jam and salt. Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until chilled., To serve, combine the spinach, half of the kiwi, 1/2 cup raspberries and cranberry sauce in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Arrange the turkey, macadamia nuts and remaining fruit over top; drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY TURKEY BURGERS WITH ARUGULA SALAD



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These healthy burgers taste just like the holidays, all in one bite. They are a little sweet and a little savory, and they're delicious over a bed of peppery arugula. -Nicole Stevens, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup gluten-free soft bread crumbs
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
2 tablespoons pepper jelly
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh arugula
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or olive oil
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine first 10 ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties; transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Heat broiler; broil until a thermometer inserted in burgers reads 165°, about 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, toss arugula with oil. Drizzle with honey; toss to combine. Top salad with turkey burgers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Look for fresh, ripe cranberries, celery, and walnuts. Use high-quality mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
  • Don't overcook the turkey: Overcooked turkey is dry and tough. Cook the turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the salad chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to firm up.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens: This will add a fresh, crunchy element to the salad.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh cranberries, celery leaves, or chopped walnuts: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Turkey Salad is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it is also a healthy and filling meal. With its sweet and tangy flavor, Cranberry Turkey Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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