Description
A delightful salad combining turkey, fresh fruits, and a creamy dressing, perfect for using up leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 2 crisp apples, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by chopping your cooked turkey into bite-sized pieces. Dice the apples, ensuring to keep the skin on for added nutrients and crunch. Slice the celery into thin pieces and halve the grapes.
- Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until they become fragrant. Keep an eye on them—nuts can go from perfect to burnt quickly!
- Make the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice, mixing thoroughly until smooth. Adjust the quantity based on your preferred creaminess.
- Mix it all together: Gently fold the turkey, apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts into the dressing. Be careful not to crush the ingredients; you want everything to maintain its delightful crunch.
- Chill and serve: Allow your salad to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld beautifully. When ready, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
For variations, omit the turkey for a vegetarian version and add chickpeas. Adjust the dressing to taste, using Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salad, turkey, Thanksgiving, holiday, leftovers