Best 13 Hot Turkey Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of hot turkey salad sandwich recipes! From classic comfort food to innovative flavor combinations, we have something to satisfy every palate. Indulge in the timeless charm of our traditional hot turkey salad sandwich, featuring succulent turkey, creamy mayonnaise dressing, and a hint of celery for a refreshing crunch. Embark on a tangy adventure with our spicy hot turkey salad sandwich, where Sriracha sauce and pickled jalapenos add a fiery kick to the mix.

For a lighter option, try our Greek yogurt hot turkey salad sandwich, where tangy Greek yogurt replaces mayonnaise, creating a healthier and equally delicious alternative. If you're craving a vegetarian delight, our curried chickpea hot salad sandwich is a vibrant and flavorful choice, featuring tender chickpeas, aromatic curry powder, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Last but not least, our avocado BLT hot turkey salad sandwich combines the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with creamy avocado and hot turkey salad for a sandwich that's both hearty and refreshing.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Writes Merrijane Rice from Bountiful, Utah, "Inspired by a delicious turkey salad sandwich at a local deli, I developed my own version to suit my family's tastes. Serve this on croissants for an elegant luncheon or on hearty whole-grain bread for a filling meal. Pre-cooked bacon and canned-or leftover-turkey make it a snap to prepare!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces deli turkey, cubed
2 cups torn romaine
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spoon 2/3 cup mixture on each of six bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1039mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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.

HOT BROWN TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thick slices white bread, toasted
Dijon mustard, for spreading
1 tomato, sliced
3 cups shredded or sliced roast turkey or rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
  • Make the gravy: Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Increase the heat to medium high, add the milk and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the bread on a baking sheet. Spread each slice with mustard, then drizzle with some of the gravy and top with the sliced tomato. Toss the turkey with the remaining gravy in the skillet. Divide the turkey evenly among the bread slices, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Crumble the bacon over the sandwiches; sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 134 milligrams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 45 grams

PERFECT TURKEY SALAD SANDWICH



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This turkey salad makes a delicious sandwich and is a perfect use for leftovers. Mayo, lemon juice, celery, and red onion add flavor and crunch.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Lunch     Salad     Dinner     Sandwiches

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
4 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
Lettuce leaves, optional
8 to 12 slices of bread or sandwich rolls, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine the celery, red onion, turkey, and parsley, if using, in a large bowl.
  • Toss to blend the ingredients.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Stir into the turkey mixture until blended, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Add salt, to taste.
  • Line slices of bread or rolls with lettuce leaves, if desired, and fill with the turkey mixture.
  • Top with the second piece of bread.
  • Slice in half and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

DINER-STYLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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For another great meal idea, reserve the leftover turkey and gravy to use in Rachael's Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 stick softened butter
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley
2 boneless turkey breasts (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each)
2 large fresh bay leaves
Olive oil spray
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
8 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as thyme, sage and parsley, finely chopped
3 to 4 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
2 small apples, chopped
2 small to medium yellow onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups stuffing cubes, such as Pepperidge Farms
3 to 4 cups chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
Coarse black pepper
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups turkey or chicken stock
About 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 egg yolk
1 round tablespoon Dijon mustard, optional
Salt
A couple cups stock, to reheat sliced turkey
Sliced good quality white or wheat bread
Chopped fresh parsley, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the turkey breasts:
  • Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet. Combine the butter with the herbs. Loosen the skin on the turkey breasts and place the butter between the skin and breast meat, working out to the edges evenly. Place a bay leaf between the skin and meat. Spray the skin with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast to 165 degrees internal temperature, about 1 hour. Remove and cover loosely with foil to cool back to room temp, reserving the drippings for the gravy. Then cover and store for a make-ahead meal, as well as another night's meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole.
  • For the stuffing:
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Grease a casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of remaining butter, and reserve the rest to dot the top of the stuffing once it is in its casserole dish. To the melted butter, add the herbs, celery, apples, onions, bay leaf and some salt and pepper. Cook to tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the stuffing cubes and moisten with the stock until damp, but not wet. Fill the casserole dish and dot the top with butter. Cover and refrigerate to store.
  • For the gravy:
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and season liberally with black pepper. Whisk in the flour until light golden in color. Then whisk in the stock and Worcestershire and simmer at low boil to thicken. Add any pan drippings from the roasted turkey breasts. Once the gravy lightly coats the back of a spoon, add a ladle of it to the egg yolk while beating with fork. Then add the yolk back to gravy to gloss it up, stir in. Add the mustard, if using. Add salt to taste. Cool and store.
  • To serve:
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the rack in center of oven.
  • Bring the stuffing to room temp, then bake until crispy on top and hot through.
  • Reheat the gravy over medium heat, partially covered and stirring occasionally.
  • While the stuffing is in the oven and the gravy is reheating, heat up an additional couple cups of plain stock in a high-sided skillet. Thinly slice 1 turkey breast, removing the bay leaf when you get to it.
  • For each sandwich, very lightly toast a slice of bread and place on a dinner plate. Top the bread with a scoop of stuffing (I use an ice cream scoop). Set a few slices of turkey into broth to heat through. Arrange the turkey slices over the mound of stuffing. Liberally ladle the gravy over the top of the sandwich and garnish with chopped parsley. Save any leftover gravy for another meal, such as the Turkey Club Enchilada Casserole later in the week.

GRILLED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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A quick and easy twist on grilled cheese! Great served with cole slaw and soup!

Provided by Mom22GreatKids

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons salsa
2 green onions, chopped
8 slices sourdough bread
½ pound deli-sliced turkey
4 slices pepperjack cheese
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Mix the mayonnaise, salsa, and green onions in a small bowl. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise evenly on each slice of bread. Layer the turkey and cheese on 4 of the slices. Top with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sandwiches in butter until lightly toasted. Add remaining butter to skillet, turn sandwiches over. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the bread is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1373.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

BAKED LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD HOT DISH OR SANDWICH FILLING



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A tasty and easy way to savor the last of the turkey. You can sub any meat ie: chicken, tuna, lobster, crab etc. We do whatever I have in the pantry or what's on sale. This goes over well with any age. Also see Recipe #50087.

Provided by peachez

Categories     Poultry

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups cooked turkey, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup almonds, toasted, remove skins, chopped
3 teaspoons onions, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon rind, grated and chopped fine
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4-1/2 cup mayonnaise, to moisten
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated or 1 cup any cheese, of your choice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
red pepper flakes
Old Bay Seasoning
minced garlic
cilantro, chopped fine
bell pepper, chopped
pimiento, chopped
pineapple, drained and chopped
apple, cored, skinned and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine turkey through lemon juice. Add mayonnaise to moisten, add cheese and toss lightly. Adjust the salt and black pepper - to taste. Add any options, adjusting to taste.
  • Place mixture in a lightly buttered casserole dish and cover.
  • Bake for 20- 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot over biscuits or rice.
  • Or serve cold as a filling for Sterling's Seashell Sandwiches recipe (Recipe #50087).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 378.5, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 29.8

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Hot Turkey Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb deli turkey
30 ounces doesn't have to be exact turkey gravy or 30 ounces pork gravy
8 kaiser rolls or 8 hamburger buns
8 slices cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place gravy in skillet to warm.
  • Add turkey. simmer until heated through.
  • place on rolls. Can serve with cheese if desired.

OPEN-FACED HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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Sometimes life requires an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes, alongside a glop of cranberry sauce. It is neither a Thanksgiving meal nor a Christmas one, but simply a low-fi American reminder of diners and TV dinners and blankets and comfort itself: soft meat and rich, salty gravy over tight-crumbed bread, with buttery mash and a tang of cranberry. My recipe calls for roasting buttered turkey thighs in the oven while the potatoes were cooking, skin-side down to crisp the skin and allow the fat to render into the pan, creating sticky bits of fond you'll use to build a base for gravy. Pile the sliced meat onto lightly toasted bread, drench it with gravy and serve alongside the potatoes and peas. Adding canned cranberry sauce, in this application, is no sin.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     sandwiches, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 turkey thighs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup dry white wine
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
4 tablespoons instant flour, or all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cream, milk or half-and-half
2 slices bread of your choosing, traditionally white sandwich bread
Buttered peas, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove turkey and butter from the refrigerator an hour or so before cooking, so that they are approaching room temperature when the turkey goes into the oven.
  • Heat oven to 400. Rub turkey with butter, using your fingers to slide butter under the skin. Season the turkey with salt, pepper, sage and lemon zest.
  • Place turkey thighs, skin-side down, into a cast-iron skillet or medium-size oven-safe gratin pan, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn turkey thighs over, add the wine to the pan or skillet and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or so, basting occasionally, until the turkey is cooked through, golden and crisp, and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the turkey's thickest part reads in the neighborhood of 165 degrees. Remove turkey thighs from the pan, and allow to rest on a cutting board while you make the gravy.
  • Heat the stock in a small pot. Drain off all but four tablespoons of the fat in the pan or gratin dish. Place pan or dish over low heat on the stove, and whisk the flour into it to make a roux. Stir the roux for 3 to 4 minutes, and then slowly start to add the stock to it, whisking as you do, until the mixture is smooth. Cook, continuing to stir, until the gravy has thickened, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cream, milk or half-and-half, stir and allow the gravy to thicken again, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the sandwiches, carve meat and skin from the turkey thighs, and assemble two separate piles. Toast the bread, and lay one slice on each plate. Put a pile of the meat on each piece of toast, spreading it across the surface of the bread. Absolutely drench each sandwich with the gravy, and serve alongside buttered peas, mashed potatoes and a dollop of cranberry sauce. For this application, canned cranberry sauce is, by etiquette, required.

HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her version has tender shredded turkey in a basil cream sauce. "The sandwiches are a nice change of pace from turkey in traditional gravy," Janice says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 bone-in turkey breasts (6 to 7 pounds each)
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups thinly sliced green onions
1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoons dried basil
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups heavy whipping cream
50 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place turkey on racks in roasting pans. Bake, uncovered, 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting several times with pan drippings. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shred turkey., In several Dutch ovens or large pans, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the turkey and heat through. Stir in cream; cook until heated through. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SIMPLE HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES



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"I was first served this hearty hot sandwich at a friend's home," recalls Charla Sackmann from Glidden, Iowa. "I couldn't wait to get the recipe and make it myself. The cheesy sauce is a delicious disguise for leftover turkey or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 celery rib, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
Salt and pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine the turkey, celery, mayonnaise, cheese, salt and pepper; stir well. Cover and bake at 450° for 35-40 minutes or until celery is tender, stirring occasionally. Toast the buns if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Prepare this sandwich filling in 20 minutes with leftover turkey. Apple, celery and green onions add crunchy texture.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups diced cooked turkey
1/2 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons)
8 slices whole grain bread

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread.
  • Spread turkey mixture on 4 slices bread. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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I love fixing turkey for dinner. I always have leftover turkey and get to make turkey salad. This is my favorite sandwich--next is chicken salad. I use the same recipe to make chicken salad.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup cooked turkey (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (diced)
4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Miracle Whip or 1/4 cup mayonnaise
12 slices bread

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well.
  • Makes enough for about 6 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 638.5, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 10.8

Tips:

  • Use a combination of white and dark turkey meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the turkey is cooked through before shredding it.
  • Use a sharp knife to shred the turkey to prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the salad for added flavor and nutrition.
  • Use a light and tangy dressing to keep the salad from becoming too heavy.
  • Serve the salad on fresh bread or rolls for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Hot turkey salad sandwiches are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed all year round. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your salad mild or spicy, with a lot of vegetables or just a few, there's a hot turkey salad sandwich recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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