After the Holidays Turkey Salad
Turn your holiday leftovers into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish with this After the Holidays Turkey Salad. This quick and easy recipe transforms shredded or diced cooked turkey into a satisfying salad bursting with textures and flavors. Crunchy celery, sweet red apples, juicy red grapes, and nutty chopped pecans create a perfect balance of fresh and savory, while the creamy dressing—a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of lemon juice—ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it on a crisp bed of lettuce, with crackers, or sandwiched between hearty bread for a post-holiday meal that everyone will love. Perfect for using up leftovers while indulging in a healthy and delicious recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium Red apple, diced
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced turkey, chopped celery, diced apple, halved red grapes, and chopped pecans. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently fold everything together until the salad is fully coated and evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.
If using parsley, sprinkle it on top as a garnish just before serving.
Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately.
Serve the turkey salad on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich for a delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.8 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 707 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 2173 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 227.5 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3464 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
