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Ultimate Turkey Salad

This turkey salad recipe is my favorite way to transform leftover holiday turkey into the most delicious meal. Plus, it's healthy, protein-packed, and meal prep-friendly. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen.

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

Ingredients

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

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

  • When it comes to dicing the turkey, if you plan to serve this up in bowls and eat it with fork, you can keep the turkey pieces about the same size in the photos. If you plan on serving it up in sandwiches or wraps, you may want to dice the pieces just a bit smaller. 
  • Storage tip: This turkey salad is best served chilled, so avoid leaving it out at room temperature for more than two hours. If you’re not planning to enjoy it right away, store it in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for 4 to 5 days. 
  • Turkey prep tip: Make sure to remove the skin from the turkey! This ensures a smooth, creamy texture without unexpected bits of skin in every bite.

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 (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.