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Turkey Waldorf Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings (serves 3-4)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Turkey Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and healthy way to reinvent leftover turkey with a delightful mix of crunchy celery, crisp Granny Smith apple, juicy red grapes, and toasted pecans or walnuts. Tossed in a creamy dressing of yogurt, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, this salad serves as a perfect light lunch or a satisfying post-holiday dish that pairs wonderfully with fresh greens or your favorite bread.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 3 cups cooked turkey (white or dark meat), shredded or cut into small pieces
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
  • 3/4 cup red grapes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the shredded turkey, chopped celery, chopped Granny Smith apple, chopped red grapes, and chopped pecans or walnuts until evenly mixed.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the desired amount of dressing over the turkey mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking the fruit and nuts.
  4. Serve: Serve the Turkey Waldorf Salad chilled, either over a bed of fresh greens as a light meal or alongside your favorite bread such as sourdough, rye, or croissants for a hearty option.

Notes

  • This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or any roasted turkey meal.
  • The salad offers a balanced combination of savory meats and sweet, crunchy fruits and nuts for a satisfying texture contrast.
  • You can adjust the amount of dressing to your preference for creaminess and flavor.
  • Try serving it with different types of nuts for variety—walnuts add a slightly bitter note while pecans bring a sweeter, buttery flavor.
  • For a healthier version, consider using low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/turkey-waldorf-salad-recipe/