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Easy Turkey Salad Recipe

4.7 from 84 reviews

This Easy Turkey Salad is a quick and delicious way to transform leftover turkey into a satisfying meal. Featuring diced turkey, crisp celery, and tangy red onion, all tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and herbs, this salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoying on its own. Ready in just minutes, it’s a versatile and flavorful dish ideal for lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Turkey Salad

  • 3 cups diced turkey
  • 1 cup finely diced celery stalks
  • ½ red onion, finely diced

Dressing

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill or 1 teaspoon fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Turkey and Vegetables: Dice the turkey into small bite-sized pieces. Place the diced turkey in a large mixing bowl along with the finely diced celery and red onion to combine the main salad ingredients.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and dill until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a flavorful dressing.
  3. Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared mayonnaise dressing over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to stir everything together until the turkey and vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  4. Chill and Serve: You can serve the turkey salad immediately for a quick meal, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Serve as a sandwich filling, in wraps, or on a bed of greens.

Notes

  • For best flavor, chilling the salad for at least 20 minutes is recommended but not required.
  • Use leftover roasted or grilled turkey for a convenient and tasty salad base.
  • Fresh dill can be substituted with dried if preferred, adjusting quantity accordingly.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice if desired.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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