Simple Turkey Salad
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If you have leftover turkey from Easter and you’re looking for ways to use it up, then this Turkey Salad recipe is just what you need! Just like your favorite chicken or tuna salad – but made with turkey!
If you're looking for more leftover turkey recipe ideas, check out some of my other favorites like Turkey Carcass Soup or BBQ Turkey Avocado Wrap.
If you have leftover turkey, then this leftover turkey recipe is a great way to use it up! This is just like classic chicken salad, but with turkey instead of chicken. So, if you're a fan of chicken salad, try this turkey salad with your leftovers!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Twist on a Classic: You will love this Turkey Salad recipe because it’s just like chicken salad, but with turkey! You can use white meat, or dark meat, whichever you prefer, or even a mix of both – that’s what I did here.
Leftover Turkey Recipe: I love this recipe because it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. When you run out of all the Thanksgiving sides and you just have turkey left, this leftover turkey recipe is perfect! I add apples, red onion, and celery in addition to mayo, sweet relish, and honey mustard for a delicious take on classic Chicken Salad.
Many Ways to Enjoy: You can use this Turkey Salad for sandwiches, toast, or you can serve it charcuterie style with some crackers, nuts, and fruit for a delicious lunch snack plate!
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Turkey: I use leftovers from my Organic Rosemary Turkey, but you can use any leftover turkey. Organic turkey a great source of lean protein.
- Apple: I use organic Fuji apples, but another sweet variety like Pink Lady or Gala would also work. Apples have antioxidants, fiber, and more.
- Onion: I use organic red onion for a sweeter onion flavor that isn't overpowering as the onion is raw. Onions are also loaded with antioxidants.
- Celery: Organic celery is rich in vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, potassium and more. It also adds the signature crunch to this turkey salad.
- Mayo: I use organic mayo, I always use mayo without seed oils as you can find mayo made with avocado oil.
- Sweet Relish: I use organic sweet relish for added flavor.
- Honey Mustard: I prefer honey mustard as it goes so well with the organic turkey. But, spicy brown or even yellow mustard will also work.
- Salt and Pepper: You'll need for flavor.
Tools Needed
- Cutting Board: You'll need a cutting board to cut the organic turkey and veggies.
- Knife: Make sure you use a sharp knife.
- Mixing Bowl: You'll need a large mixing bowl to mix everything together.
- Spatula: You'll need to mix up this turkey salad.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, add the diced Turkey, apple, red onion, celery, Mayo, sweet relish, and mustard. Mix together to combine.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2
Serve on toast or bread for a meal, or with crackers, nuts, or cheese as a snack!
FAQ's
Yes, of course, if you don't have turkey on hand you can definitely use leftover chicken too!
This turkey salad is delicious all on its own, but I also love making sandwiches on sourdough with lightly toasted bread. You can also dip crackers in this or add on top of toast or into a wrap!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Simple Turkey Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced turkey (leftovers, can use white or dark meat whatever you prefer)
- ¼ Fuji apple (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the diced Turkey, apple, red onion, celery, Mayo, sweet relish, and mustard. Mix together to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on toast or bread for a meal, or with crackers, nuts, or cheese as a snack!
Notes
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I make this with leftover Thanksgiving turkey every year, such a great way to use up leftovers!