Go Back
–+ servings
A chicken salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato on whole grain bread sits on a white plate. Background items include a tomato, green onions, and a striped cloth.
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Turkey Salad

Perfect for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this easy salad is a delicious sandwich filling.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced cooked turkey
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Combine turkey, celery, onions, pecans, and cranberries in a large bowl.
    4 cups diced cooked turkey, 2 ribs celery, 2 green onions, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour over turkey mixture and mix well to coat.
    3/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Serve immediately, or cover tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy within 3 days.
QR Code linking back to recipe