Turkey Salad – a flavorful, fun leftover turkey salad recipe that is perfect for leftover turkey! Serve as-is, in a sandwich or lettuce wraps!
The BEST Turkey Salad
This turkey salad is full of flavor and packs some great crunch that really brings that leftover turkey back to life! It is so good that you can eat it on its own, in a sandwich, or in a lettuce wrap. You will want to make sure you cook up a big turkey so you have plenty of leftovers for this amazing salad!
What You Will Need
- shredded turkey – perfect for all those turkey leftovers no matter how it was cooked.
- celery & apple – both provide lots of great added crunch!
- mayo – we love this homemade version or grab your favorite store-bought option.
- kosher salt & pepper – a dash of each for some extra seasoning.
- dried cherries or cranberries – either one is a great option – just grab your favorite!
- red onion – a nice mild onion flavor is good addition to this salad.
- slivered almonds – some added protein plus more great crunch!
- orange juice concentrate – a bit of added citrus is perfect for rounding out the flavors.
- apple cider vinegar – a classic vinegar that is used with lots of salad dressings and vinaigrettes.
- lemon juice – helps to bring out all the wonderful flavors!
How Should I Serve Turkey Salad?
Any way you want! This salad is so delicious that it could be eaten by itself or you can serve it as a sandwich with some lettuce or in a lettuce wrap. All of those options are so good!
How Long Is Turkey Salad Good In The Fridge?
You can keep turkey salad in the fridge for up to 4 days. This is from the time that you cooked the turkey so it’s perfect for the few days after Thanksgiving!
Can I Freeze Turkey Salad?
Yes, you can freeze turkey salad for up to 3 months. You will want to make sure that it is in an airtight freezer-safe container and know that when you freeze a dressing like mayo it will likely separate in the freezing process and become a little watery once it thaws. Thaw overnight in the fridge and mix well once it is fully thawed.
How To Make Turkey Salad
Step one – measure out your ingredients.
Step two – shred your leftover turkey.
Step three – place all of your ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Step four – Mix!
Step five – Enjoy any way you want!
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Turkey Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Turkey Salad – a flavorful, fun leftover turkey salad recipe that is perfect for leftover turkey! Serve as-is, in a sandwich or lettuce wraps!
Ingredients
- 3–4 cups shredded turkey
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/2 large apple, diced
- 3/4 cup paleo mayo
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 3 tablespoon red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate (regular orange juice will work)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, as-needed.
- Serve as-is, on a sandwich or as a lettuce wrap!
Keywords: turkey salad
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