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The Best Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe

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Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make turkey salad loaded with fresh veggies and tangy flavors, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Turkey Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped leftover turkey
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sugar, diced celery, sliced scallions, and chopped fresh dill. Stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  2. Season and Serve: Taste the turkey salad and season with salt and pepper to your liking. You can serve it immediately or cover and refrigerate it until you're ready to enjoy it, ideally letting it chill to develop flavors further.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference; increasing it to 2/3 cup will create a creamier texture.
  • The salad tastes great after refrigeration and may even improve in flavor if left overnight.
  • Feel free to add additional herbs or ingredients like chopped apples or nuts for variety.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American