Description
A quick and easy creamy turkey salad that combines leftover turkey with fresh fruits, crunchy pecans, and a tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a sandwich filling, salad topping, or wrap.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover turkey meat (diced or shredded)
- 2 cups celery (chopped)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 4 green onions (or a small red onion – diced)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped – optional)
- 1 green apple (chopped)
- 1 cup seedless green grapes (cut in half)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Gather all the main ingredients including turkey, celery, cranberries, onions, pecans, apple, and grapes in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine everything evenly.
- Add Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour the dressing over the mixed ingredients and toss gently to coat all components well.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the turkey salad for 30 minutes to one hour. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld together and the salad to become more refreshing.
- Garnish: Before serving, garnish with extra chopped green onions and, if preferred, slices of boiled egg for added richness and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the creamy turkey salad as a standalone salad, a sandwich filling, or wrapped in tortillas for a light and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey or cooked turkey breast for best results.
- Add pecans for a crunchy texture, but they can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- Chilling enhances the flavor blending but the salad can be served immediately if needed.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream or additional mayonnaise if desired.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey salad, creamy turkey salad, leftover turkey recipe, turkey salad sandwich, easy turkey salad, healthy turkey salad
