Best 5 Refreshing Turkey Salad Recipes

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Turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal, or it can be made with fresh or frozen turkey. Turkey salad is typically made with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and herbs, but there are many variations on the classic recipe. Some people like to add fruit, such as grapes or apples, while others prefer to add nuts or seeds. No matter how you choose to make it, turkey salad is a refreshing and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

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

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.

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

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 WITH FRIED SHALLOTS AND HERBS



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This recipe is adapted from Naomi Duguid's chicken salad in "Burma: Rivers of Flavor." It incorporates shallots two ways, raw and fried, as well as the deeply savory oil used to fry them. Bright with lime juice, the raw heat of a green chile and plenty of fresh herbs, it's excellent plain, or with some chopped cucumber and lettuce beneath it, for crunch. As Ms. Duguid points out in the book, it's a dressing that can be applied to refresh all manner of leftovers, from the roasted turkey you're left with the day after Thanksgiving, to the roasted vegetables.

Provided by Tejal Rao

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots
4 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cups leftover cooked turkey meat, pulled into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
Handful of cilantro and mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Divide the sliced shallots: Soak 1/3 cup of the shallots in cold water for about 10 minutes; drain through a mesh sieve and set aside. Heat the peanut oil and fry the remaining 2/3 cup shallots, mixing occasionally, until golden brown. Drain through the sieve, reserving both shallots and oil. (Do not press on the shallots as they drain. They will clump together.)
  • In a mixing bowl, toss together raw shallots and turkey meat. Add lime juice, salt, jalapeño and 2 teaspoons reserved oil from frying shallots, and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of fried shallots, along with the herbs, and mix well. Taste and adjust with salt and lime juice as needed. Serve with any remaining shallots and shallot oil on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FAVORITE TURKEY SALAD



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This fresh-tasting salad is such a treat! I especially like to serve it in the summer when it's too hot to cook. You can also use it as a sandwich filling or stuffed into pita bread. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 medium apple, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 radicchio or other lettuce leaves
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (save remaining juice for another use). In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, turkey, apple, grapes, celery, onions and walnuts., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, brown sugar, curry, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Fold into turkey mixture. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with coconut. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
  • If you don't have celery, you can substitute with diced cucumber or red bell pepper.
  • For a crunchier salad, add some chopped nuts or sunflower seeds.
  • If you like a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula for a refreshing and healthy meal.
  • Leftover turkey salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a satisfying dinner, turkey salad is a great option. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a turkey salad recipe that everyone will love.

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