Best 11 Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Sophisticated and bursting with flavor, smoked turkey waldorf salad is a tantalizing dish that combines smoky, succulent turkey with a symphony of crisp celery, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise. It captures the essence of Waldorf salad, elevating it with the delightful smokiness of the turkey. Versatile and adaptable, this salad can be savored as a light meal or served as a delectable side dish to complement any main course.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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An American classic, Waldorf salad gets its name from the majestic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where it was first served in 1896. Crunchy, sweet, savory, and satisfying, it is the perfect use for leftover turkey and all those beautiful fruits and nuts from your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Chopped ripe pears are a great addition; this tasty salad can also be served on a bed of crunchy butter lettuce in place of the celery root.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more whole leaves for garnish
1 crisp apple, such as Gala or Macintosh, cored and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1 small celery root, peeled and cut into matchsticks
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the turkey, celery, celery leaves, apple, grapes, and pecans until combined. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Put the celery root in a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat completely. Add the remaining dressing to the turkey mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to evenly dress the salad.
  • To serve, spread the celery root evenly onto a serving platter, top with the dressed salad, garnish with celery leaves and serve immediately.

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

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

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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A perfect combination of refreshing and filling, this salad is ideal for days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Serve it stuffed in pita bread for a yummy lunch.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, ID

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 large apple, diced
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, celery and cranberries. Pour dressing over mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in apple and walnuts. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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This is not your classic Waldorf salad, which is traditionally a mélange of apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and grapes in a thick mayonnaise-based dressing. Here, the dressing, thinned out and lightened with yogurt, is spiced with curry and cumin, and the salad mix includes a generous amount of chopped radicchio or endive, which bring a bitter dimension into the mix. This salad is also an excellent home for leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil or grapeseed oil, or 1 tablespoon each
2 cups diced or shredded turkey
1 tart apple, such as a Granny Smiith, diced
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped radicchio or endive

Steps:

  • In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, cumin, honey, lemon juice, salt and oil.
  • In a large salad bowl combine turkey, apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and radicchio or endive. Add dressing, toss together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SONNY'S WALDORF TURKEY SALAD



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Wondering what to do with that left-over turkey? This salad will make turkey into something really exotic, with a fruity, nutty and hint-of-spicy flavor that you will want to enjoy year-round. With so many different variations, this salad has something for everyone! Serve salad on top of salad greens or in a pita shell.

Provided by SKYBLUE1963

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
1 apple, cored and chopped
½ cup chopped celery with leaves
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, cider vinegar, sugar, curry powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Lightly toss turkey meat, red grapes, apple, celery, red onion, and walnuts in a salad bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 34m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
8 ounces walnut halves or 8 ounces walnut pieces
2 heads endive, chopped
1 cup packed watercress leaf
1 1/2 lbs thick-cut smoked turkey (from the deli, cut into 1/2-inch thick cubes)
1 green apple, cored and chopped
1/2 lb red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 lemon
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°; combine honey, salt, cayenne, and sugar in bowl; coat nuts in mixture and spread out on a cookie sheet.
  • Roast nuts 3-4 minutes; remove and let cool.
  • Place endive, watercress, turkey, apple, and grapes in a large bowl; squeeze a little lemon juice over the bowl and toss.
  • Using a hand mixer, whip the cream to soft peaks; fold in mayonnaise; add mixture to salad; toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper; distribute among 4 plates and top with cooled caramelized nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.2, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 3482.2, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 30.3, Protein 43.1

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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from the Soho Charcuterie, a late great bistro in New York City -- you can get the BEST smoked turkey from greenbery in texas on www.gobblegobble.com

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Poultry

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb smoked turkey, shredded
1 medium endive, cut into julienne strips
1 green apple, thinly diced
3/4 cup diced celery
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 cup tightly packed watercress leaf
1/3 currants
1/3 cup madeira wine
1/3 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup Applejack
1 extra-large egg yolk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2/3 cup soy oil
2 tablespoons creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Soak currants in the Madeira wine for 30 minutes and then drain, reserving Madeira.
  • In a small stainless steel or enameled skillet, over medium heat, reduce the Madeira, orange juice and applejack to 2 tablespoons only. Transfer to a small container and cool.
  • Add the remaining mayonnaise ingredients: lemon juice, egg yolk, salt and pepper in a food processor and process in food processor or blender.
  • Add oil and process or blend to make mayonnaise. Transfer to a bowl and add the creme fraiche.
  • Skin the turkey and trim of any dry edges and shred into pieces. Mix with endive, apple, celery, watercress, grapes, currants and walnuts.
  • Toss the mayonnaise gently into the turkey mixed with endive, apple, etc.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 2 hours.
  • This will last well for 24 hours in the refrigerator, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.4, Fat 49.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1388, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 14.7, Protein 24.2

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 1. In medium bowl, combine apples, celery, turkey and mayonnaise mix well.2. Arrange lettuce on individual plates. Spoon apple mixture onto lettuce. Sprinkle with walnuts.TIP: * To toast walnuts, spread on cookie sheet bake at 350°F. for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on high for 4 to 7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 230 * Calories from Fat: 120 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 13 g 20% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 25 mg 8% * Sodium: 690 mg 29% * Total Carbohydrate: 15 g 5% * Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12% * Sugars: 10 g * Protein: 12 g * Vitamin A: 10% * Vitamin C: 15% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 2 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MODERN WALDORF SALAD



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A Waldorf salad inspired my pasta dish. I use smoked turkey, apples, strawberries and orecchiette. Rotisserie chicken and other fruits would also taste fabulous. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1 medium apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 pound thick-sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and, if desired, thyme until blended. Toss apple with lemon juice., In a large bowl, combine pasta, apple, turkey, strawberries and celery. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your salad taste its best. Look for ripe fruits and vegetables, and use high-quality mayonnaise and nuts.
  • Don't overcook the turkey: Smoked turkey is already cooked, so you just need to warm it through. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise: Waldorf salad is a delicate dish, so you don't want to overwhelm it with mayonnaise. A little bit goes a long way.
  • Add some crunch: The celery and walnuts in Waldorf salad provide a nice crunch. You can also add other crunchy ingredients, such as chopped apples or jicama.
  • Make it your own: Waldorf salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Feel free to add or omit ingredients, or adjust the proportions to suit your taste.

Conclusion:

Smoked turkey Waldorf salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover smoked turkey, and it is also a healthy and refreshing dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a Waldorf salad that will impress your friends and family.

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