Turkey Salad

Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to make this top-rated turkey salad recipe. It’s the perfect post-holiday lunch! 

Turkey Salad Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make 

• Turkey: This simple recipe starts with cooked turkey meat.  
• Vegetables: You’ll need celery, green onions, and a red bell pepper. 
• Mayo and mustard: Mayonnaise and prepared Dijon-style mustard add creaminess and flavor. 
• Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar lends a touch of welcome acidity. 
• Sugar: A teaspoon of white sugar adds a hint of sweetness. 
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the turkey salad. 

How to Make Turkey Salad

You’ll find the full, step-by-step instructions below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade turkey salad: 

1. Pulse the turkey and vegetables in a food processor until finely chopped. 
2. Transfer to a bowl, then mix in the remaining ingredients.
3. Cover and chill in the fridge for eight hours to allow the flavors to meld. 

Can You Make Turkey Salad Ahead of Time? 

Yes! In fact, since the turkey salad needs time for the flavors to meld, it actually makes sense to throw it together the day before you plan to serve it. 

How to Store Turkey Salad

Store the turkey salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stored properly, it should last for three to five days. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“I chopped the turkey and served the chunky salad on iceberg lettuce leaves,” according to . “I did not use the blender or food processor. The flavors blended well and was a great way to use the last of the Thanksgiving turkey!”

“Recipe was great,” raves . “I didn't have red pepper, but I love green pepper so I added it instead. For the festive color I added 1/4 of a cup of cranberries and sunflower seeds for an extra nutty crunch.”

“This is my go-to base,” says . “I add chopped olives, diced sweet pickles and purple onions. Perfect every time and will be making again tonight for tomorrow's lunch.”

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