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Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Cranberry pecan turkey salad is a quick, easy, and healthy way to dress up leftover or shredded turkey breast. Packed with nutty pecans, creamy Greek yogurt, tangy cranberries, and crunchy celery, this is one turkey salad you'll put on repeat!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds diced or shredded turkey
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½-1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • bread, croissants, or wraps for serving, optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl combine turkey, cranberries, pecans, and celery.
  2. In a small bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo, dijon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar.
  3. Pour dressing over turkey mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Taste, add salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or cover tightly and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For the turkey: Use any favorite turkey or chicken (leftovers work great!) for this salad. About 8 minutes in the instant pot will do for chicken or turkey breasts, or you can cook your turkey on the stovetop, bake, or grill it. If am cooking it myself, I like to season it generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder just before cooking. * You can also use rotisserie chicken, or I also like to use frozen diced chicken or turkey. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 368mg (15%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 107IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 368mg 15%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 107IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.