Description
Enjoy a refreshing twist on your holiday leftovers with Savory Turkey Salad. This vibrant dish features tender turkey pieces tossed with crisp celery, sweet red onion, and a creamy dressing that combines mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. It’s not just a salad; it’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures perfect for any meal—whether as a light lunch or an elegant dinner party centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Shred or dice the cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and chop celery, then thinly slice red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended.
- Mix Everything Together: Add prepared turkey, celery, red onion, and fresh herbs to the dressing. Gently fold until fully coated.
- Season to Taste: Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed. Adjust mayonnaise or mustard if desired.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg