Turkey Waldorf Salad

Look no further for the best post-Thanksgiving recipe. Use up that leftover turkey and make this Turkey Waldorf Salad using just a few ingredients for a healthy lunch idea.

This Turkey Waldorf salad is so delicious!! It is a twist on the classic Chicken Waldorf salad but with turkey. I love making this recipe after Thanksgiving too when we have leftover turkey from the day before. It makes for such a delicious and healthy meal idea.

I am always down for a good leftovers meal after Thanksgiving. And this one is a must try! Great way to use up the extra meat and this salad stays good in the fridge for up to 5 days. it is one of those meals that tastes even better once the flavors all marinate together too. 

You can serve this over a bed of greens or my personal favorite is as a sandwich. I love this with some sourdough bread as the bread, but you can also use rye bread, whole wheat, croissant, really anything can work.

If you do go the sandwich route, make it a panini if you want. Add a slice of cheese and cook it like grilled cheese. Oh my gosh – it is so good.

I hope you guys love this recipe as much as we do. It is a crowd pleaser and a healthy and easy way to use up the turkey leftovers.

What ingredients are in this Turkey Salad:

• Cooked turkey – white or dark meat, shredded or cut into small pieces
• Celery – I love adding this in for a crunch but if you don’t love celery, you can omit
• Granny smith apple – if you don’t have granny smith, use fuji or another apple variety but not one too sweet
• Pecans or walnuts – bonus if they’re candid nuts for sweetness, yum!
• Red grapes – I haven’t made this with green grapes. I prefer red because they’re sweeter
• Yogurt – I like using greek yogurt here for added protein but you can use sour cream too if you prefer
• Mayonnaise – any mayo you want works. If you don’t love mayo, use more yogurt or sour cream!
• Dijon mustard – so good to add to the dressing and it adds so much flavor

How to make Turkey Waldorf Salad:

1. In a large bowl, gently toss the turkey, celery, apple, grapes, and pecans until combined
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard and salt and pepper
3. Add desired amount of dressing to a large bowl and toss gently to evenly dress the salad.
4. To serve, enjoy over a bed of greens as a salad or with your favorite bread (sourdough, rye, croissant, any bread really works!)

Tips on making this Turkey Waldorf Salad:

• You can serve this turkey salad right away if you want as a sandwich or salad. I love it leftover too once the flavors have a chance to marinate together – so good!
• If you don’t have turkey, use chicken. It’s a 1:1 swap in this recipe. 
• Try dried cranberries or raisins instead of grapes if you don’t have any on hand.
• Store the leftovers in airtight container for up to 5 day in the fridge.
• You can serve this either over a bed of greens or as a sandwich. You can even just scoop it from the bowl!

A few other delicious lunch recipes to try:

Tuna Salad Nori Wraps (paleo!)

Meal Prep Greek Chicken Salads

Make the Barbuto Kale Salad at Home

Gluten-free Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

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