Description
Turkey Salad with Cranberries & Pecans is the ultimate way to transform your leftover turkey into a mouthwatering dish. This delightful salad combines tender turkey, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for quick lunches or impressing guests at gatherings, it’s as satisfying as it is easy to make. It’s a vibrant and flavorful option that will elevate your leftover game while keeping meal prep simple and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by shredding or cubing the turkey, chopping the celery, and measuring the cranberries and pecans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the turkey, celery, cranberries, and pecans to the dressing. Gently fold until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve on crisp lettuce leaves or whole-grain bread, garnishing with extra cranberries or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg