Classic Turkey Salad

Classic Turkey Salad

A creamy, satisfying lunch salad made with tender turkey, crisp vegetables, and a tangy mayo dressing.

⏱ 15 min total🔪 15 min prep🔥 0 min cookEasyServes 4American

Ingredients

  • •3 cups cooked turkey breast, diced
  • •1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • •2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • •1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • •1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • •1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • •1 teaspoon salt
  • •1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the diced turkey, celery, red onion, cranberries, and pecans.
  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. 3Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and toss gently until well combined.
  4. 4Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving on lettuce, crackers, or bread.

💡 Turkey salad benefits from very dry leftover turkey and crisp celery; excess roasting juices thin mayonnaise quickly.

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