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Turkey Salad (Sandwich)
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Turkey Salad (Sandwich)

If you are looking for delicious ways to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this turkey salad sandwich is a tasty option! Easy and quick to make, it's fresh, creamy and loaded with flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups turkey leftover
  • 1 celery chopped, stalk
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • lemon juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
For sandwich:
  • tomato thinly sliced
  • lettuce
  • bread I used gluten-free bread, slices

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, add all turkey salad ingredients (the shredded/chopped turkey, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, pecans, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill).
  2. Stir everything gently to coat evenly.
  3. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
  4. Serve on a sandwich, bun, croissant, lettuce wrap, or as a full meal over salad greens.

Notes

  • Use cold shredded turkey for this recipe.
  • Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.
  • Keep the salad covered in the fridge to stop the turkey from drying out.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or grapes

Nutrition Information

Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 777mg (32%) Potassium 689mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 898IU (18%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% Daily Value*

Calories 678kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 777mg 32%
Potassium 689mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 898IU 18%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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