Turkey Salad Recipe
Made with leftover turkey or roast turkey breast, this quick and easy Turkey Salad Recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Enjoy with crackers, scooped over a bed of lettuce, or piled between a butter croissant for the BEST turkey salad sandwich you’ll ever make.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice - optional
- 3 cups leftover turkey - chopped
- 2 rib celery - finely chopped
- ½ small white onion - finely chopped
- ½ cup toasted walnuts - chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - minced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Optional: Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a little acidity.
- Stir in the leftover turkey, celery, white onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and parsley. Gently mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover turkey salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.
- Optional additions: Pickle relish, olives, or red bell pepper.
- Serve this turkey salad with crackers, as a sandwich, over a plate of greens, or wrapped in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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