Description
A creamy, flavorful Southern Turkey Salad recipe perfect for leftover turkey or freshly cooked turkey. Packed with tender turkey, crunchy celery, sweet pickles, and optional pecans and dried cranberries, it’s ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or a fresh salad bowl. Quick, versatile, and full of Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover or freshly cooked turkey, shredded/diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle cubes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 tsp mustard or apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Shred or dice turkey into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare dressing: combine mayonnaise, mustard/apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix turkey, eggs, celery, pickles, and green onions.
- Fold in dressing until evenly coated; avoid overmixing.
- Chill 30–60 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups. Garnish with pecans and cranberries if desired.
Notes
- Add Greek yogurt to reduce fat.
- Adjust sweetness with more dried fruit.
- Serve chilled for best flavor.
- Perfect for meal prep or holiday leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg