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The Easiest Leftover Turkey Salad

5 (6 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
This incredibly delicious leftover turkey salad is quick n' easy, yet loaded with flavor and texture. This customizable turkey salad won't disappoint!!

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bacon strips
  • 4 cups leftover turkey breast roughly chopped
  • 3-4 celery ribs
  • 1 small Granny Smith apple
  • 1-2 scallions green part only
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For dressing:

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

For serving:

  • Butter lettuce leaves
  • Croissants
  • Bread
  • Wraps

Instructions
 

  • To cook the bacon, cut bacon into small pieces.
  • In a medium skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium high heat until nice and crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon bits onto a plate, lined with a paper towel.
  • Place the leftover turkey in a food processor and pulse until fine.
  • Finely slice the celery. (You should get about ½ cup of chopped celery.)
  • Core and cut the apple into small cubes.
  • Slice the green part of scallions into thin slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine bacon, chopped turkey breast, celery, apple, scallions and almonds.
  • To make the dressing, combine mayo, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar and garlic powder and whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over salad ingredients and toss to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with sandwich bread, croissants, wrap, or lettuce leaves.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 50gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.