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Close-up view of leftover turkey salad with cranberries and pecans in a large mixing bowl on a holiday table.

Leftover Turkey Salad with Apples and Cranberries

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Leftover holiday turkey gets a makeover with this creamy turkey salad. Great for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or enjoying by the spoonful.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Chill (Optional) 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl with lid, or plastic wrap to cover
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups chopped leftover turkey meat (dark, white, or a combination)
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 medium green apple (cored, diced)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (more or less to taste)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are fully-incorporated and well-coated.
    Overhead view of turkey salad in a large glass mixing bowl with a green spatula.
  • Serve salad immediately, or cover bowl and refrigerate at least one hour or until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Keto: Omit apple and cranberries, bringing carb count per serving to 2g total.
  • Storage: Leftover turkey salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 328calProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 221mgTotal Carbs: 11gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gNet Carbs: 9gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/turkey-salad/