After the Holidays Turkey Salad

Turn your holiday leftovers into a vibrant, flavor-packed dish with this After the Holidays Turkey Salad. This quick and easy recipe transforms shredded or diced cooked turkey into a satisfying salad bursting with textures and flavors. Crunchy celery, sweet red apples, juicy red grapes, and nutty chopped pecans create a perfect balance of fresh and savory, while the creamy dressing—a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of lemon juice—ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it on a crisp bed of lettuce, with crackers, or sandwiched between hearty bread for a post-holiday meal that everyone will love. Perfect for using up leftovers while indulging in a healthy and delicious recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium Red apple, diced
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced turkey, chopped celery, diced apple, halved red grapes, and chopped pecans. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the turkey mixture and gently fold everything together until the salad is fully coated and evenly distributed.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 5

If using parsley, sprinkle it on top as a garnish just before serving.

Step 6

Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately.

Step 7

Serve the turkey salad on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1429.8 grams (1429.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3012

Total Fat 195.80g	251%
Saturated Fat 24.40g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 707mg	236%
Sodium 2173mg	94%
Total Carbohydrate 88.90g	32%
Dietary Fiber 17.30g	62%
Total Sugars 43.10g
Protein 227.50g	455%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 3464mg	74%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 11.7%