Best 7 Old Fashioned Turkey Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors and textures! In this article, we'll embark on a culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for an "old fashioned turkey salad." Whether you're looking to recreate nostalgic flavors or simply seeking a delightful and versatile dish, we'll provide you with expert insights and a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect turkey salad. Get ready to tingle your taste buds and create a dish that will become a staple in your culinary repertoire, perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or a quick and satisfying lunch.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD



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Turn your Thanksgiving extras into this quick and easy recipe for The Best Leftover Turkey Salad loaded with fresh veggies.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup mayonnaise (See Kelly's Notes)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, celery, scallions and dill, stirring until well combined.
  • Taste and season the turkey salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANNIE'S TURKEY SALAD



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This recipe can be made with leftover turkey, or a turkey breast. It is my great-grandmother's recipe. The cook time will not include the baking of the turkey, just making the salad. Keeping the salad somewhat chunky is part of what makes it good. No food processors, please. I serve this on a bed of red leaf lettuce and garnish with red and green seedless grapes and pecan halves. Cubed jellied cranberry sauce is very good with it, so I place that on the plate around the salad. Serve with assorted crackers or breads.

Provided by Ann Sizemore

Categories     Salad

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 eggs
6 cups cooked turkey meat
1 (16 ounce) jar sweet pickles, chopped
1 ½ (10 ounce) jars mustard-mayonnaise blend
¾ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the eggs, turkey, pickles, prepared sandwich and salad sauce and mayonnaise. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 183.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 496.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TURKEY SALAD RECIPE



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Trust us, you'll have this new recipe memorized in no time.

Provided by Ivy Odom

Time 10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup finely chopped celery (¼-inch cubes) (about 2 medium stalks)
¼ cup finely chopped shallot (from 1 shallot)
4 cups shredded (2-inch pieces) cooked turkey breast (1 lb.)

Steps:

  • Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.
  • Fold together turkey and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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

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 :

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.

INSANELY DELICIOUS HAM SALAD



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This amazing ham salad is filled with so much flavor! Super simple and easy to make, use some leftover ham and you can whip this up for lunch in under 10 minutes!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cooked boneless ham
3 large boiled eggs (chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1/4 a onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons relish
1 tablespoon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon parsley (chopped)
Juice from half a lemon

Steps:

  • In a food processor add the ham and pulse until it is small and crumbly. You can also chop it into really small pieces.
  • In a medium bowl add the ham, eggs, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, mustard, salt and pepper, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir all the ingredients together. Serve with crackers, or on bread as a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Sodium 1188 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the turkey. It should be cooked through but still moist.
  • Let the turkey cool completely before shredding it. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add nuts, seeds, fruits, or herbs to your salad to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Make sure to season the salad to taste. You can use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you like.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Turkey salad is a great make-ahead dish.

Conclusion:

Turkey salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, versatile, and delicious. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a turkey salad that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give turkey salad a try.

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