Turkey Salad with Cranberries, Pecans, and Dill Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful turkey salad made with chopped cooked turkey, crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries, and pecans, combined with a creamy Dijon mustard and dill mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or served on a bed of fresh greens for a satisfying and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped cooked turkey
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup minced red onion
Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped cooked turkey, finely chopped celery, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and minced red onion. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), dried dill, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the turkey mixture. Toss all ingredients thoroughly to ensure the dressing coats every bite evenly.
- Serve: Serve the turkey salad as a filling for sandwiches, on crackers for a snack, or over a bed of fresh salad greens for a light and healthy meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a low-fat mayo.
- Try adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Toast the pecans lightly to enhance their nutty taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great way to use up leftover turkey from holiday meals.
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