Joni's Leftover Turkey Salad

Aug 12, 2025
by Adriel Toy
- 4.5 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 15 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Transform your Thanksgiving or holiday leftovers into a delightful and vibrant turkey salad. A symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, complemented by a satisfying crunch. Perfect for sandwiches, croissants, or atop a bed of crisp lettuce.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 cups cooked turkey meat, finely chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought

1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/8 teaspoon celery salt, or to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

10 g
Cholesterol

64 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

22 g
Saturated Fat

5 g
Sodium

369 mg
Sugar

7 g
Fat

29 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and sugar. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Gently fold in the toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Season generously with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and celery salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (3 minutes)

04

Step

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. (1 hour)

For a richer flavor, use homemade mayonnaise or a high-quality store-bought variety.
Toasting the slivered almonds enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
Feel free to experiment with other dried fruits, such as cherries or apricots.
If you prefer a tangier salad, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
Serve the turkey salad on your favorite bread, croissants, or crackers. It's also delicious served over a bed of lettuce or mixed greens.
The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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