Turkey Salad with Cranberries & Pecans Recipe
This delicious Turkey Salad with Cranberries & Pecans is a perfect way to use leftover turkey, blending savory and sweet flavors with a creamy dressing. The combination of dried cranberries and toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch and tartness, making it an ideal sandwich filling or a satisfying salad on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped leftover turkey
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For Serving
- Bread or buttery croissants, thickly sliced
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped leftover turkey, diced celery, chopped red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, poultry seasoning, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dressing with turkey mixture: Pour the prepared dressing over the turkey mixture and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Spoon the turkey salad onto thick slices of bread or buttery croissants to make sandwiches, or serve as a standalone salad if preferred.
Notes
- For extra texture, you can toast the pecans yourself for a fresher crunch.
- Adjust the amount of sugar or lemon juice in the dressing to balance sweetness and tang to your taste.
- Use mayonnaise with reduced fat for a lighter version of this salad.
- Best served chilled or immediately after preparation.
- This salad is great for using up leftover turkey from holiday meals.
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