Best 8 Kansas City Smoked Turkey Salad Recipes

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Kansas City smoked turkey salad is a unique and delicious dish that combines the smoky flavor of smoked turkey with the freshness of salad ingredients. It has become a popular dish in the Midwest but can be enjoyed anywhere. With its blend of textures, flavors, and colors, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a backyard barbecue or a family gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SMOKED TURKEY SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 8h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Smoked Turkey Legs, recipe follows
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced apple
1 tablespoon pecans, roasted
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 quarts water, hot
225 grams kosher salt
225 grams dark brown sugar
1100 grams (about 2.5 pounds) ice
6 turkey legs
1 cup unsalted chicken stock

Steps:

  • Remove the skins from the Smoked Turkey Legs, pull off the meat and chop into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Place the turkey, celery, apple, pecans, vinegar, parsley, black pepper and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine and serve.
  • Place the water, kosher salt and brown sugar in an 8-quart plastic container and stir until fully dissolved. Add the ice before submerging the turkey legs in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
  • Set up your favorite smoker and add a handful of hardwood chunks. If you have heat control, set it to 150 to 170 degrees F and allow the wood to smoke for approximately 30 minutes.
  • While the smoker is heating, drain the legs, pat them dry and arrange them on a rack. Smoke the legs on the rack for 3 hours, rotating the legs halfway through.
  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Make 2 pouches out of double-layered heavy-duty tin foil, adding 3 legs and 1/2 cup of chicken stock to each pouch. Braise the legs in their pouches for 1 hour, then carefully drain and reserve the jus.
  • Defat the jus, remove the skins and serve the legs alongside the smoky jus.

SMOKED TURKEY JARLSBERG SALAD SUPREME



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A quick stop at the deli yields a rich turkey salad with bursts of juicy grapes and crunchy almonds. 20-minute meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds smoked turkey breast, cut into 1x 1/4-inch strips (5 cups)
8 ounces Jarlsberg or Swiss cheese, cut into 1x 1/4-inch strips (2 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes, whole or cut in half
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds, toasted
2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2/3 cup sour cream
2 to 4 tablespoons milk
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired
Lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, cheese, grapes and almonds in very large (4-quart) bowl.
  • Mix remaining ingredients except lettuce in medium bowl. Pour over turkey mixture; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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Add smoked turkey to this classic apple-celery-walnut combination to transform it into a satisfying main dish salad- ready in just 10 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium red apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 lb. smoked turkey, cubed (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine apples, celery, turkey and mayonnaise; mix well.
  • Arrange lettuce on individual plates. Spoon apple mixture onto lettuce. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 10 g

KANSAS CITY SMOKED TURKEY SALAD



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Make and share this Kansas City Smoked Turkey Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef GreanEyes

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups bite sized pieces smoked turkey
1 cup chopped red onion
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • combine turkey, onion, and eggs.
  • in seperate bowl, combine mayo with remaining ingred.
  • add mwyo mix to turkey mix and blend wel.
  • refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 161.7, Sodium 655.9, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 5.5

CAJUN TURKEY SALAD



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Make and share this Cajun Turkey Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb rotini pasta
1 cup jennie-o cajun-style turkey, cooked
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
6 hard-boiled eggs
salt, to taste
fresh pepper, to taste
1/2 cup very finely chopped red onion
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 -3 tablespoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook the rotini according to package directions; drain in cold water.
  • Chop up the turkey in small cubes.
  • Do not defrost the peas or corn--I put them in the salad frozen.
  • Make sure the onion is chopped very fine.
  • Chop the eggs and mix this all together in a large bowl.
  • Mix all the dressing ingredients together; add the salt and pepper.
  • Add the dresssing to the rotini mixture and chill. I never get to chill this much, as DH loves it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 176.1, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10, Protein 10.9

SMOKED TURKEY LEG SALAD



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You just have to try it, think jacked-up chicken salad! Great in a sandwich, wrap, or pita.

Provided by Jessica Collin

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound smoked turkey leg meat, cooked and chopped
1 apple, diced
⅔ cup dried cranberries
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, apple, and cranberries together in a large bowl.
  • Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, oil, seafood seasoning, dried minced onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir until dressing is well combined.
  • Toss turkey mixture with dressing. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1288.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

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

SMOKED TURKEY AND APPLE SALAD



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An eye-catching dish, this refreshing salad is a great main course for a summer lunch or light dinner. The dressing's Dijon flavor goes nicely with the turkey, and the apples add crunch. -Carolyn Johns, Lacey, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
SALAD:
6 to 8 cups watercress or torn romaine
1 medium carrot, julienned
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
4 medium apples, sliced
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk together first four ingredients. , Place watercress on a platter; top with carrot, tomatoes, turkey and apples. Drizzle with dressing; top with walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Brine the turkey overnight: This will help to keep the turkey moist and flavorful.
  • Use a quality smoker: A good smoker will help to evenly cook the turkey and give it a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Smoke the turkey at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the turkey from drying out.
  • Use a variety of wood chips: Different types of wood chips will impart different flavors to the turkey. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Monitor the temperature of the turkey: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving: This will help to distribute the juices throughout the meat and make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Kansas City smoked turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve it on a sandwich, in a wrap, or on a salad, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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