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Leftover Turkey Salad

Creamy Leftover Turkey Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked turkey, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced small
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing often, for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Cool on a plate.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Fold in the turkey, celery, red onion, and grapes, then break the pecans into pieces and fold them in last.
  4. Pile the salad onto lettuce leaves or butterhead wedges and serve.

Notes

If you have time, let the salad chill for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. The flavors meld, but the pecans hold their texture best when added at the end.