Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe
Wondering what to do with the leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Try our turkey salad recipe featuring tangy Dijon mustard, mayo, and crunchy celery and onions!
Leftover turkey, the only bad thing about Thanksgiving. It’s always a chore trying to figure what to do with the extra meat.
Sure, you can make pot pies or even get creative and use all the leftovers to make turkey sliders.
But let’s face it, after cooking for almost a day and half, do you really feel like standing the in the kitchen for another couple of hours?
I know I don’t, that’s why we make turkey salad sandwiches. Quick, easy, and delicious is how I describe them. So, shall we get started?
How to make turkey salad:
First, dice and chop the celery and onions. Next, quickly shred the turkey into bite sized pieces.
Then, grab a large mixing bowl and combine the three (3) cups of turkey with celery, white onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dill.
Typically, we use a rubber spatula or metal spoon to mix all the ingredients together.
After that, scoop the turkey salad onto anything you desire or you can eat it with a spoon.
Last, transfer any leftovers to a resealable container and store them in your fridge for up to three (3) days.
Kim an I hope you enjoy the recipe and wish you all the best 🙂
Turkey Salad Tips:
- When it comes to meals like chicken or turkey salad, you can serve them on just about anything. Croissants, Melba toast, and lettuce wraps work well; or you can grab a fork and dig in!
- What can you add to turkey salad, you ask? Well, try adding diced apples, dried cranberries, or grapes. Also, stone ground mustard and relish is a great flavor combination.
- What goes well with turkey salad? Personally, I like potato chips but some people might enjoy a fruit salad. Basically, it all comes down to what you like.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups turkey, diced or shredded
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup white onions, finely diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 8 Large croissants
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, celery, onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, and dill. Salt and pepper to taste.3 cups turkey½ cup celery¼ cup white onions½ cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard½ teaspoon dried dill
- Serve on croissants, crackers, or bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.8 Large croissants