Description
Turkey salad is a creamy, crunchy, and refreshing dish made with leftover turkey, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Perfect as a sandwich filling, wrap, or light lunch, it’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Add dried cranberries or grapes for a sweet variation.Mix in nuts such as pecans or almonds for crunch.Use dill or tarragon for an herb twist.Replace some mayo with avocado for creaminess.Spice it up with sriracha or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg