Best 4 Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad Recipes

Are you wondering what to do with your leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Why not try a sweet leftover turkey salad? This delicious and creative dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey and create a new and exciting meal. With its combination of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 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

Ingredients

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

JONI'S LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD

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Add a slice of cheese and lettuce and enjoy this turkey salad on moist egg bread or croissants!

Provided by joni

Categories Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup dried cranberries
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch celery salt, or more to taste

Steps:

Mix turkey, mayonnaise, sweet relish, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a bowl. Fold in almonds and cranberries. Season with salt, pepper, and celery salt. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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

Ingredients

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

BAKED LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD HOT DISH OR SANDWICH FILLING

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A tasty and easy way to savor the last of the turkey. You can sub any meat ie: chicken, tuna, lobster, crab etc. We do whatever I have in the pantry or what's on sale. This goes over well with any age. Also see Recipe #50087.

Provided by peachez

Categories Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup almonds, toasted, remove skins, chopped
3 teaspoons onions, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind, grated and chopped fine
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4-1/2 cup mayonnaise, to moisten
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or 1 cup any cheese, of your choice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes
Old Bay Seasoning
minced garlic
cilantro, chopped fine
bell pepper, chopped
pimiento, chopped
pineapple, drained and chopped
apple, cored, skinned and chopped

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl combine turkey through lemon juice. Add mayonnaise to moisten, add cheese and toss lightly. Adjust the salt and black pepper - to taste. Add any options, adjusting to taste.
Place mixture in a lightly buttered casserole dish and cover.
Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot over biscuits or rice.
Or serve cold as a filling for Sterling's Seashell Sandwiches recipe (Recipe #50087).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 378.5, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.8

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Don't overcook the turkey. Overcooked turkey will be dry and tough.
Let the turkey cool completely before making the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Use a variety of textures in your salad. This will make it more interesting to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make turkey salad, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your liking.

Conclusion:

Turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a turkey salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.