The Ultimate Turkey Salad Recipe
This Ultimate Turkey Salad Recipe is a wholesome and delicious dish combining tender cooked turkey with sweet cranberries, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and celery, all brought together by a creamy, tangy dressing made from Greek yogurt, healthier mayonnaise, and flavorful seasonings. It’s versatile enough to be enjoyed as a sandwich, wrap, or a hearty salad, making it perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups diced, cooked turkey (or chicken, see note)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup diced apple (preferably a crisp, sweet-tart apple such as Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Dressing
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup healthier mayonnaise (such as an olive-oil-based, reduced-fat mayo or other healthier mayo of choice)
- 1/4 cup nonfat milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
Optional for Serving
- Lettuce and whole grain wraps or bread for making sandwiches
- Lettuce leaves as a gluten free wrap or as a base for a salad plate
Instructions
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a medium bowl, gently mix together the diced turkey (or chicken), dried cranberries, diced apple, chopped celery, and chopped pecans to evenly distribute all components without breaking them down.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the nonfat plain Greek yogurt, healthier mayonnaise, nonfat milk, cider vinegar, kosher salt, dried thyme, honey, and smooth Dijon mustard until the dressing is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the turkey mixture, gently stirring to coat all ingredients evenly, ensuring every bite is flavorful and moist.
- Serve: Enjoy the turkey salad as desired—either as a sandwich or wrap filling using whole grain bread or wraps, or serve it on a bed of lettuce leaves for a fresh, gluten-free salad plate.
Notes
- You can substitute the turkey with cooked chicken if preferred.
- Using a crisp and sweet-tart apple like Honeycrisp adds ideal texture and flavor balance.
- For a lighter option, choose an olive-oil-based reduced-fat mayonnaise.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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