Best 8 Creamy Fruited Turkey Salad Recipes

Calling all turkey enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Creamy Fruited Turkey Salad. Bursting with vibrant flavors and textures, this versatile dish promises a symphony of tastes in every bite.

Whether you're planning an elegant brunch, a light lunch, or a delightful potluck contribution, our curated collection of recipes has got you covered. Discover the classic Creamy Fruited Turkey Salad, a timeless favorite that combines tender turkey, crisp celery, sweet grapes, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Delight in the tangy twist of the Cranberry Walnut Turkey Salad, where juicy cranberries and crunchy walnuts add a festive touch.

For those seeking a lighter option, the Greek Yogurt Turkey Salad offers a refreshing balance of flavors with its tangy Greek yogurt dressing. And for a taste of the tropics, try the Tropical Turkey Salad, a vibrant blend of pineapple, mango, and coconut that will transport you to paradise.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. From the classic combination of turkey and fruit to the creative additions of nuts, yogurt, and tropical fruits, these salads offer something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a culinary adventure with our Creamy Fruited Turkey Salad extravaganza!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD

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Turn your Thanksgiving extras into this quick and easy recipe for The Best Leftover Turkey Salad loaded with fresh veggies.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup mayonnaise (See Kelly's Notes)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, celery, scallions and dill, stirring until well combined.
Taste and season the turkey salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TURKEY SALAD RECIPE

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Trust us, you'll have this new recipe memorized in no time.

Provided by Ivy Odom

Time 10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup finely chopped celery (¼-inch cubes) (about 2 medium stalks)
¼ cup finely chopped shallot (from 1 shallot)
4 cups shredded (2-inch pieces) cooked turkey breast (1 lb.)

Steps:

Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.
Fold together turkey and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

FRUITED TURKEY SALAD

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This salad is perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers. But because it comes together so quickly, you'll want to make it more often. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup Yoplait® Original fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 lb cooked skinless turkey breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 apple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup dried apricots, sliced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In large bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, thyme, lemon peel and lemon juice. Add turkey, celery, apple and apricots. Toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

FRUITED CURRY TURKEY SALAD

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You'll love the well-balanced flavors in this quick turkey salad. You can swap out the leftover turkey for chicken and serve it year-round. -Suzanne Kesel, Cohocton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup chopped apple
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
5 cups torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the turkey, apple, celery, walnuts and cranberries. Divide salad greens among five serving plates; top with turkey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

TURKEY FRUIT SALAD

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This salad is a great way to use leftover turkey. The fruit makes it refreshing, and the apples and toasted nuts give it a nice crunch. Just serve it with rolls or breadsticks to make a lovely lunch. -Mary Anne Mayberry, Fairmont, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped unpeeled apple
1 cup grape halves
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey and ginger. Stir in the turkey, oranges, apple, grapes and pineapple. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

QUICK AND CREAMY FRUIT SALAD

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple rings in syrup, drained and cut into small wedges
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream of coconut
Pinch of salt

Steps:

In a large bowl add the apple chunks, honey dew melon, pineapple chunks, dried cherries, yogurt, cream of coconut, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine.

CREAMY FRUIT SALAD I

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This is a sweet, creamy recipe that has been handed down in my family. We always have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Annelle

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail, drained
3 large bananas, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, halved
½ pint heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine fruit cocktail, bananas and cherries. Reserve 3 slices of banana and 1 cherry for garnish.
In a mixing bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer. Add sugar and vanilla, and whip to combine.
Fold the whipped cream into the fruit. Garnish with a fan of banana slices. Place cherry at the bottom of the banana fan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 12.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

TURKEY SALAD WITH FRUIT

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Delight your guests with a make-ahead turkey salad, an appealingly colorful dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups mixed salad greens
10 oz cooked turkey or chicken
2 medium stalks celery
1 medium green onion with top
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts
1 container (6 oz) peach, orange or lemon yogurt (2/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup seedless green grapes

Steps:

Wash the salad greens, let drain and refrigerate.
Cut the turkey into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 2 cups. Thinly slice the celery to measure 1 cup. Peel and cut the green onion into 1/8-inch slices. Drain the orange segments and water chestnuts in a strainer.
In a large bowl, mix the yogurt and ginger. Stir in the turkey, celery, onion, orange segments, water chestnuts and grapes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
On 4 plates, arrange the salad greens. Top greens with turkey salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

To make your salad extra creamy, be sure to use full-fat mayonnaise. If you prefer a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
For a sweeter salad, use ripe, juicy grapes. If you like a tarter flavor, use green grapes or cranberries.
To add a bit of crunch to your salad, add some chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked turkey from the deli. Just be sure to choose a high-quality turkey that's free of fillers and preservatives.
Serve your turkey salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach, or in a sandwich or wrap. You can also use it as a dip for crackers or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Creamy fruited turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!