Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe
This Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe is an easy way to turn cooked turkey into a quick lunch after Thanksgiving or any holiday meal. It’s creamy, crunchy, a little sweet, and easy to serve in lettuce wraps, over greens, or with low-carb bread.
Servings: 6
Calories: 296kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups leftover turkey This is about half of my air fryer turkey tenderloin
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries use unsweetened for keto
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup red onions diced
- 1/4 cup celery sliced thinly
- 4 slices Bacon crisped and crumbled, you can use more to taste if you wish
Turkey Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp Granular Sweetener any granular sweetener will work - be sure that it is a 1:1 for sugar
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Add the turkey and other add-ins to a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the Turkey and other salad add-ins.
- Mix to incorporate.
Video
Notes
- Use cooked turkey: Chopped or shredded cooked turkey works best. Use turkey breast, tenderloin, thighs, dark meat, or a mix of white and dark meat.
- Chop it small enough: Smaller pieces coat better with the dressing and are easier to scoop into lettuce cups, low-carb bread, or salad greens.
- Use unsweetened cranberries: Unsweetened dried cranberries add cranberry flavor without making the salad overly sweet.
- Swap the mayo as needed: Sour cream or Greek yogurt can replace some or all of the mayo. The dressing will be tangier, so add it gradually.
- Eggs are optional: This recipe does not use eggs, but chopped hard-boiled eggs can be added for a fuller salad. Start with 2 eggs.
- Do not freeze the mixed salad: Mayo-based dressing can separate after thawing. Freeze cooked turkey by itself, then thaw and mix the salad fresh.
- Storage: Store turkey salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
