Best 10 Hot Chicken Or Turkey Salad Recipes

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Hot chicken or turkey salad is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken or turkey with a creamy and tangy dressing, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a sandwich, wrap, or salad. This article offers two variations of this classic dish: a traditional hot chicken salad and a lighter hot turkey salad. Both recipes feature tender chicken or turkey, a creamy base made with mayonnaise and yogurt, and a medley of flavorful ingredients such as celery, onion, and pickles. While the traditional hot chicken salad incorporates a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick, the hot turkey salad uses a combination of Dijon mustard and paprika for a more robust flavor profile. Whether you prefer chicken or turkey, these recipes provide a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a quick and easy snack.

Here are our top 10 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

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

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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This is very good served over a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich. It's a good way to use up left over turkey at Thanksgiving. I am basing prep and cook time on using left over meat. Cook time is actually the chill time.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup salad dressing or 1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and celery in bowl.
  • Mix salad dressing (I used Miracle Whip), salt, poultry seasoning, onion salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken and celery; toss.
  • Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
  • For variation, fold in one of the following: 1 cup chilled fruit (mandarin orange segments, chopped apple, seedless green grapes or pineapple tidbits) or: 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle or: 4 slices bacon, crsply fried and crumbled or: 1/3 cup chopped nuts.

HOT TURKEY SALAD



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When you're looking for a cold salad to serve, turn here! Just combine the ingredients-eliminating the crushed potato chips-and serve chilled instead. Whether you serve it hot or cold, it's delicious.-Jane Payne, Twin Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the first eight ingredients. Top with potato chips. , Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786 calories, Fat 66g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

DELUXE CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD (JULIA CHILD)



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Make and share this Deluxe Chicken or Turkey Salad (julia Child) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups skinless and boneless cooked chicken or 6 cups cooked turkey, cut into bite size pieces
salt
freshly ground white pepper
1 tablespoon light olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely cut tarragon leaves or 1/4 teaspoon fragrant dried tarragon
1 cup tender celery, diced
1/2 cup scallions or 1/2 cup mild onion, minced
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and dried
2 hard-boiled eggs
fresh parsley
3 -5 slices of red pimentos

Steps:

  • Season the chicken or turkey in a large mixing bowl with the salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Add lemon juice, herbs, celery, onions, romaine and optional walnuts- mix well.
  • Taste and add more salt/pepper/lemon juice if required.
  • Let mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes, tossing several times.
  • Drain any accumulated liquid out of the salad, then fold in just enough mayonnaise to coat the ingredients.
  • Garnish before serving, if desired.
  • Note: Salad may be prepared a day in advance; cover and refrigerate.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD I



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This dish is a favorite at potlucks.

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
2 cups chopped celery
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded American cheese
2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F ( 165 degrees ).
  • Mix together chicken, celery, lemon juice, chopped onion, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, sour cream, and grated cheese and place mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with crushed corn flakes.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 573.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

THE BEST HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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The BEST Hot Chicken Salad - seriously delicious chicken casserole!! Baked chicken salad loaded with pimentos, water chestnuts, almonds, cheese and french fried onions. Great for lunch, brunch, dinner, baby showers, potlucks, and tailgating. Chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, pimentos, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup and french fried onions. Can make in advance and refrigerate or freeze for later. #casserole #chicken #chickencasserole #freezermeal

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup sliced almonds
1 (8-oz ) can sliced water chestnuts, (drained)
1 (4-oz) jar diced pimentos, (drained)
2 cups chopped celery
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1½ cups mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp pepper (or to taste)
1 (3-oz) can French fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13x2-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, almonds, water chestnuts, pimentos, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle French fried onions on top of casserole and bake an additional 10 minutes.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken or turkey meat
1/2 cup chopped celery (or use apple, fennel, or radish)
1/4 small red onion, chopped, (or use 2 scallions, white and green parts, or 1 large shallot)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • Place chicken meat into a large bowl. Add celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix. Lay 4 slices bread on work surface. Divide salad evenly among them. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 31 grams

HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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This quintessential American casserole epitomizes timeless comfort food. The "hot" in this chicken salad refers to temperature, not spice. This casserole takes the components of a classic chicken salad, tops it off with crunchy classic potato chips and bakes in the oven until warmed through. While the filling and toppings vary by region and recipe, the main ingredients, like the version here, include cooked chicken, celery, mayonnaise, grated cheese and slivered almonds. You can poach your own chicken or save time and use a cut up rotisserie or poached chicken. Hot chicken salad does precisely what is asked of a casserole: to soothe, lift up and spread joy.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds cooked chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 large celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch slices at an angle
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (3 ounces)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion salt
Salt and black pepper
4 cups potato chips (classic or ruffled), lightly crushed, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees with a rack positioned in the center.
  • Place the chicken, celery, mayonnaise, Cheddar, almonds, lemon juice and onion salt in a large bowl and mix to combine well. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as needed. The amount will depend on how seasoned your chicken is.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to a 3-quart (9-by-13-inch) shallow baking dish. Spread it out evenly and top with the crushed potato chips. Add more chips if needed to cover the top.
  • Bake uncovered until the chips are golden brown and the mixture is warmed through and bubbling lightly at the bottom, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

HOT CHICKEN SALAD



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I've always doubled this recipe since our family of five loves it so much. I use chopped or sliced almonds.

Provided by NORMAG

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
2 cups chopped celery
½ cup chopped salted almonds
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 cups crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the chicken, celery, almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimento, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Mix well and pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Top with grated cheese and the crushed potato chips. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 363.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HOT CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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My mom made this for her bridge club. Was always glad she made to much. Great for using up that left over turkey or chicken. Doesn't look like much but oh so good. My kids love this stuff too. I never have leftovers with their hollow legs

Provided by mary hendricks

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c cooked chicken or turkey
3 stalk(s) celery
1 large onion
1 c mayonnaise
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
To taste salt and peppecr
1 c potato chips, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Cut celery and onion add cut up chicken
  • 2. Mix with mayo and pour in oven safe dish.
  • 3. 20 minutes in 350° oven
  • 4. Top with cheese and smashed potato chips return to oven for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken or turkey. You can also poach or grill your chicken or turkey specifically for this salad.
  • If you're using raw chicken or turkey, be sure to cook it to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before shredding it.
  • Use a variety of fresh vegetables in your salad, such as celery, carrots, onions, and bell peppers. You can also add other ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.
  • For a creamy dressing, use mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. You can also add other ingredients to the dressing, such as mustard, honey, or herbs.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens. You can also use it as a sandwich filling or wrap.

Conclusion:

Hot chicken or turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a hot chicken or turkey salad recipe that everyone will love.

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