Best 20 Turkey Salad Recipes

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Turkey salad is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a sandwich, wrap, or salad. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey from a holiday meal or to enjoy a healthy and protein-packed lunch or dinner. With so many different variations and recipes available, finding the perfect turkey salad recipe can be overwhelming. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to help you find the best turkey salad recipe for your taste and dietary needs. We will discuss the different types of turkey salad, the key ingredients to look for, and provide tips for creating a delicious and memorable turkey salad.

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TURKEY WILD RICE SALAD



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Serve up a medley of textures and tastes with this colorful luncheon idea from our Test Kitchen. Crunchy celery, pepper and pecans combine with juicy grapes and dried cherries, wild rice and leftover turkey in this easy standout salad. You can substitute instant brown rice for the wild rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup raspberry vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TURKEY SALAD



Turkey Salad image

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

CRANBERRY AND TURKEY SALAD



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This is great on a croissant, in a pita pocket, or on bread. It's a great use for leftover turkey.

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked turkey
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, cranberries, almonds, celery, and mayonnaise in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

TURKEY PASTA SALAD



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This is a dish I almost always make when I have leftover turkey. It's inexpensive, delicious and easy to prepare. Plus, my family loves it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup chopped cooked turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 teaspoon paprika
Green pepper rings and tomato slices, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. salad bowl. Add turkey, celery, onion and green pepper; toss to combine. , Combine dressing mix, sour cream, Miracle Whip and garlic salt. Add to pasta mixture and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds and paprika. Garnish with pepper rings and tomato slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY SALAD



Turkey Salad image

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 :

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

TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Writes Merrijane Rice from Bountiful, Utah, "Inspired by a delicious turkey salad sandwich at a local deli, I developed my own version to suit my family's tastes. Serve this on croissants for an elegant luncheon or on hearty whole-grain bread for a filling meal. Pre-cooked bacon and canned-or leftover-turkey make it a snap to prepare!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces deli turkey, cubed
2 cups torn romaine
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon 2/3 cup mixture on each of six bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TURKEY TACO SALAD



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I discovered this taco salad while I was on a health kick. My husband and I love it now. When I served it at a family birthday party, everyone eagerly asked for the recipe. -Angela Matson, Amboy, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces ground turkey
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 cups torn romaine
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, peppers, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain., Stir in salsa, beans, chili powder and cumin; heat through., Divide romaine among four plates. Top with turkey mixture; sprinkle with cilantro and toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED SMOKED TURKEY AND FRUIT SALAD



Curried Smoked Turkey and Fruit Salad image

Provided by Tarla Thiel

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Fruit     Nut     Poultry     turkey     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Lunch     Cantaloupe     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pasadena     California

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound smoked or cooked turkey, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3/4 pound green seedless grapes, stemmed
1 large cantaloupe, peeled, cubed
3 cups sliced celery (about 4 stalks)
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon curry powder
Curly lettuce leaves
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, grapes, cantaloupe, celery, green onions and raisins in large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream and curry powder together in small bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture over salad and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Line platter with lettuce leaves. Spoon salad atop lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over salad and serve.

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.

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

WILD RICE TURKEY SALAD



Wild Rice Turkey Salad image

I tasted a wonderful wild rice and chicken salad at a restaurant during a stay at our cabin, so I developed this recipe using turkey when I returned home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked wild rice
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup cashews, divided
1 cup halved seedless red grapes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, turkey, onions, celery and water chestnuts. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper and dill; pour over salad and gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Coarsely chop 3/4 cup cashews. Just before serving, stir the grapes and chopped cashews into salad. Garnish with remaining cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 35g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

TURKEY-SALAD SANDWICH



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Here's a bright, fresh lunch that's ideal if, perhaps, you've overindulged (and delicious even if you haven't). A bit of lemony mayonnaise binds together roast turkey, apples, celery, and raisins. You can also serve the mixture over greens instead of bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups diced roast turkey (a mixture of white and dark meat)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves or parsley
1/2 cup diced peeled green apple, such as Granny Smith or Mutsu
1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 thin slices rustic bread, toasted
Seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced, and watercress, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and pepper. In another bowl, mix together turkey, celery and leaves, apple, raisins, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture.
  • Spread each bread slice with about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Top with turkey salad, dividing evenly. Garnish with cucumber and watercress.

CURRIED TURKEY SALAD WITH CASHEWS



Curried Turkey Salad with Cashews image

Categories     Salad     Nut     Poultry     turkey     Roast     Picnic     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Dried Fruit     Raisin     Cashew     Curry     Celery     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2-pound turkey breast halves with skin and bones
Olive oil
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 green onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2/3 cup roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place turkey in baking pan. Brush turkey with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 180°F, about 1 hour. Cool. Remove skin and bones. Cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, lemon juice and ginger in large bowl. Add turkey, onions, celery and raisins; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix cashews into salad.

SMOKED TURKEY AND APPLE SALAD



Smoked Turkey and Apple Salad image

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 :

TURKEY CLUB SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING



Turkey Club Salad with Avocado Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 slices microwave ready sliced bacon (recommended: Ready Crisp bacon)
3 hearts romaine lettuce
2 cups pea shoots, radish spouts or bean spouts
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds rotisserie turkey breast or thick sliced deli roast turkey breast
2 ripe Hass avocados
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco sauce), eyeball it

Steps:

  • Crisp the bacon in microwave according to package directions. Remove from microwave and chop. Of course, any bacon or turkey bacon which you have on hand may be substituted. These pre-rendered bacon products simply allow you to keep more heat out of the kitchen by giving you the option of a low-maintenance microwave preparation.
  • Chop romaine lettuce and arrange on large platter. Arrange a bed of pea shoots or sprouts on top of the lettuce then arrange the tomatoes and chopped red onion on top of that. Season the salad vegetables with salt and pepper, to your taste. Scatter chopped bacon onto salad.
  • Remove the rotisserie turkey from the bone with a sharp carving knife. Slice the rotisserie breast meat on an angle into strips. For thick cut turkey from the deli, julienne the meat into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange the sliced turkey down the center of the salad platter.
  • Cut all around the ripe avocados down to the pit. Twist and separate the halved fruit. Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh with a spoon into your food processor bowl. Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the food processor. Chop garlic on your board and mash with 1 teaspoon salt to paste the garlic. Add garlic paste and the red wine vinegar to the food processor. Place lid on the food processor and turn it on. While the blade is spinning, stream in extra-virgin olive oil and add hot sauce. Stop processor, taste dressing and adjust seasonings. Pour dressing back and forth over the platter evenly when you are ready to serve this simple and so-cool salad meal.

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD



Chinese Turkey Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup orange juice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
One 3 to 3 1/2-pound bone-in, skinless turkey half-breast
2 cups vegetable oil
10 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
One 1-pound head romaine, torn into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 head Napa cabbage (8 ounces), shredded
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Steps:

  • For the turkey: In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger. Add the turkey, breast-side down, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the turkey cool for 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch pieces.
  • For the wontons: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 4 minutes.) Add the wontons and fry until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the almonds, romaine, iceberg lettuce, Napa cabbage, scallions and bell pepper. Add the dressing and the shredded turkey and toss until coated. Garnish with the fried wontons and serve.

TURKEY COBB SALAD SANDWICH



Turkey Cobb Salad Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

One 5 1/2 to 6 pound whole turkey breast with skin and bone
1 large onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
6 bacon slices
1/2 pound poached turkey breast
4 slices pain de mie or other firm white sandwich bread (about 1/4 inch thick)
2 ounces blue cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 firm-ripe California avocado
4 small crisp lettuce leaves (romaine)

Steps:

  • In a deep kettle combine the turkey breast with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch and remove the turkey breast. To the kettle add the onions, the carrots, the bay leaves, the peppercorns, and the vinegar, bring the mixture to a boil, and add salt to taste. Return the turkey breast to the kettle and poach it, covered, for 30 minutes, and drain it, discarding the other solids.
  • In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer to paper towels to drain. Toast bread and spread 2 slices with blue cheese and remaining 2 slices with mayonnaise. Thinly slice turkey diagonally. Pit and peel avocado and thinly slice. Divide turkey, bacon, avocado, and lettuce between blue-cheese bread slices and top with remaining 2 slices.

TURKEY SALAD WRAPS



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Your family will be happy to take the "wrap" when it's loaded with luscious turkey salad dressed with alight mix of yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic and curry. "This is excellent for lunch boxes, and the tortilla is a fun replacement for bread," says Janet Knickerbocker of Palmyra, Missouri. To add a bit of color, choose red or green tortillas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup torn leaf lettuce
4 spinach flour tortillas (8 inches), room temperature

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onion and celery. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic salt and curry. Pour over turkey mixture: toss to coat. Layer tomatoes and lettuce on tortillas. Top with turkey mixture; roll up and secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAPE COD TURKEY SALAD



Cape Cod Turkey Salad image

Every year when we visit friends on Cape Cod we celebrate Thanksgiving in July. I incorporated some of the fresh herbs from my friend's garden and came up with this recipe as a way to use up leftover turkey. Serve the salad on croissants, crusty rolls, or a bed of lettuce. A lighter version can be made using reduced fat mayonnaise and sour cream.

Provided by Gin

Categories     Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup diced celery
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the turkey, celery, cranberries, and walnuts together in a bowl.
  • To make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over the turkey mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 381.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey: Use fresh, roasted, or deli turkey for the best flavor and texture. If using roasted turkey, remove the skin and bones before chopping.
  • Use a variety of ingredients: Add different ingredients to your turkey salad to make it more flavorful and interesting. Some popular options include celery, onion, grapes, cranberries, nuts, and herbs.
  • Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help to keep the turkey salad from becoming too heavy or greasy. You can use mayonnaise, yogurt, or a combination of both.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season your turkey salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • Chill before serving: Turkey salad is best served chilled. Chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Turkey salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch, a light dinner, or as a side dish. 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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