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Ultimate Turkey Salad
5 from 27 votes

Ultimate Turkey Salad

This Ultimate Turkey Salad combines diced cooked turkey with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Textural contrast is provided by chopped pecans and dried cranberries, while fresh green onions, celery, parsley, and dill add herbal brightness. Lemon juice adds a hint of citrus acidity that balances the richness. It's a versatile salad that works well served chilled, ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or as a light meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups turkey diced meat
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • ½ cup cranberries dried, unsweetened
  • 3 green onions sliced, green and white parts
  • 2 celery diced, ribs
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped
  • 1 lemon juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Mix together. To a large mixing bowl, add the turkey, mayonnaise, mustard, pecans, cranberries, green onions, celery, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until it's well combined.
  2. Chill and serve. Let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve.

Notes

  • Adjust turkey dice size smaller for sandwiches or wraps, larger for eating as a salad with a fork.
  • Remove turkey skin before dicing for a smooth texture without pieces of skin.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated and avoid leaving it at room temperature over two hours.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 112mg (37%) Sodium 454mg (19%) Potassium 782mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 454mg 19%
Potassium 782mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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