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creamy leftover turkey salad in a small glass bowl on a wooden cutting board
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Leftover Turkey Salad

Leftover turkey salad is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday turkey! Like a creamy chicken salad, this makes fantastic sandwiches or dip for crackers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 211kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped turkey
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup mayo too dry? + 2 more tablespoons
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard can substitute stone ground
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill weed
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir everything together until evenly combined.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Notes

  • For a festive touch, stir in dried cranberries or even a tablespoon or two of leftover cranberry sauce
  • Great on bread, toast, or croissants as sandwiches, or paired with crackers as a dip!
  • Not a fan of onions or celery? That's fine. Just skip them.
  • Want a bit more of a crunch? Add some chopped walnuts or pecans.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg