Turkey Salad Recipe

Published on November 26, 2024

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If you have leftover turkey meat use it to make this Turkey Salad Recipe. Perfect served as a sandwich or over lettuce for a delicious meal idea.

Turkey Salad in a large white bowl with a silver spoon with a serving

We always have a ton of Leftover Turkey anytime we host the holiday dinner. This Turkey Salad Recipe is a great way to use it as it is so delicious and made with simple ingredients.

I love having leftover turkey because I can use it in soups, Easy Turkey Pot Pie Recipe and this turkey salad recipe. Also, if you have leftover cranberry sauce check out these Leftover Cranberry Sauce Recipes.

Why We Love This Turkey Salad
Ingredients
Substitutions and Addition Ideas
How to Make Turkey Salad
Expert Tips
Serving Suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey Salad Recipe

Why We Love This Turkey Salad

The last thing I want to do after the holidays is run to the store. I love making this Turkey Salad because I can make it with all of our leftover veggies, fresh herbs and broth which saves me time and money.

Before putting away your leftover white and dark meat turkey, quickly prepare this turkey salad and it will be ready for you the next day for a tasty lunch.

Ingredients

Cooked Turkey – Dice turkey into bite size pieces
Celery – Finely Dice the Vegetables. We like to use this Vegetable Chopper
Mayo – Substitute with Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
Lemon Juice – See Best Substitute for Lemon Juice if you are out

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe in the recipe card.

Substitutions and Addition Ideas

You can easily stir in your favorite add-ins to change the flavor or for additional crunch. These are some of our favorites.

Diced apples
Dried Cranberries
Walnuts
Pecans
Green Onions
Bell Pepper
Grapes
Pickle Relish
Parsley
Apple Cider Vinegar
Basil

How to Make Turkey Salad

Combining turkey, celery, red onion, and fresh dill in a bowl with a spoon

Step 1 – Stir together the turkey, celery, red onion and fresh dill together in a large bowl.

Mayo, mustard, lemon juice and seasoning in a bowl with a whisk

Step 2 – In a separate medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard and seasonings.

Mayonnaise mixture topped with turkey mixture in a bowl

Step 3 – Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the turkey mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients with the mayonnaise mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least for 2 hours before serving.

Turkey Salad in a bowl with a side of fresh dill and a platter of croissants

Step 4 – Before serving, taste test the salad and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve on bread, lettuce or crackers. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Prepare Vegetables – We like to chop our veggies ahead of time and keep them stocked in our freezer. Did you know you can freeze onions and other vegetables? This will save your time and make this turkey salad recipe even easier to prepare.
Combining Ingredients – Combine the turkey salad ingredients together completely. Make sure everything is coated with the mayonnaise mixture for the best flavor.
Chill Turkey Salad – We like to make this recipe ahead of time as it needs time to chill. You can make it the night before serving and it is ready with the best flavor the next day.

Croissant Sandwich with Turkey salad on a platter

Serving Suggestions

This leftover turkey salad recipe is delicious. We love to serve on croissant or our favorite French Bread. It is a great way to use up your turkey meat and is easy to make. Add these side dishes or serve it with your Leftover Thanksgiving Side Dishes for a complete meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Will Turkey Last in the Fridge?

Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days in an airtight container. When not serving the turkey salad, make sure to place in the fridge.

Do I Need to Use a Food Processor to Chop Turkey?

There is no need to use a food processor to prepare your turkey. We like to dice the turkey into small pieces for the best flavor. But if you would prefer smaller pieces, then you can use a food processor.

Can I Freeze Turkey Salad?

We do not recommend freezing turkey salad because when it thaws the texture will change. But you can definitely try it just make sure to use a freezer safe container.