Gobbling Good Turkey Salad Leftovers
Transform your holiday leftovers into something extraordinary with this "Gobbling Good Turkey Salad Leftovers" recipe—a quick and delicious way to repurpose cooked turkey! This 15-minute dish combines tender turkey with crisp celery, tangy red onion, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans for the ultimate blend of flavors and textures. A creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice ties everything together, while fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served on a bed of greens, this turkey salad is a light, nutritious option that’s both versatile and satisfying. Refrigerate for up to three days to enjoy this easy make-ahead meal! Ideal for using up leftovers and packed with protein, this recipe will become a post-holiday favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Dice the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the turkey.
Roughly chop the pecans and add them along with the dried cranberries to the mixing bowl for extra crunch and sweetness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Chop the parsley and stir it into the salad for a fresh, herby finish.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Enjoy as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on a bed of greens for a light, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.3 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 577 mg | 192% | |
| Sodium | 2316 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.8 g | ||
| Protein | 151.9 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2105 mg | 45% | |
*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.
