Turkey Salad with a Hint of Chipotles Habanero and Curry
Elevate your leftover turkey game with this bold and creamy Turkey Salad with a Hint of Chipotles Habanero and Curry. This recipe masterfully blends shredded turkey with a silky dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a touch of freshly squeezed lime juice for tangy brightness. The heat from minced chipotle peppers and habanero is balanced by aromatic curry powder, creating a flavor-packed profile that’s both smoky and subtly spiced. Crunchy celery, crisp green onions, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add texture and vibrant freshness, while a quick chill in the fridge ensures the flavors meld to perfection. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or spooned over a bed of greens, this turkey salad is a quick 15-minute dish that reinvents leftovers into a sensational meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 0.5 pepper Habanero pepper (minced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced chipotle peppers, minced habanero, curry powder, and lime juice. Mix well to create a smooth dressing.
Add the shredded or chopped turkey to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the dressing.
Fold in the chopped green onions, diced celery, and freshly chopped cilantro, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for your preferred flavor balance.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the turkey salad chilled as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoy it on its own over a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.9 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 831 mg | 277% | |
| Sodium | 3086 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 222.5 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2685 mg | 57% | |
*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.
