Turkey Salad Recipe
A light and flavorful Turkey Salad combining tender leftover turkey, crisp celery, and fresh dill, bound together with a tangy mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a make-ahead meal.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped leftover turkey (about 1 1/4 lb.)
- 1 cup chopped celery (from about 2 stalks)
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the chopped leftover turkey, chopped celery, chopped shallots, and fresh dill. Gently mix these ingredients to evenly distribute them.
- Add Dressing: Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and celery salt to the bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preferences. Stir all ingredients together until the turkey is thoroughly coated with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve: The salad can be served immediately or chilled. For best flavor, refrigerate the salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This allows the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey from any roast or holiday meal.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to make the salad creamier or lighter according to preference.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Serve chilled on a bed of greens, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Keywords: turkey salad, leftover turkey recipe, mayonnaise turkey salad, easy turkey salad, cold turkey salad