FESTIVE FALL TURKEY SALAD

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I created this recipe to use leftover holiday turkey. It's a classic bound salad using mayonnaise and celery, but it also includes fresh cranberries, orange juice and cashews. Although new to our menu, it has become a holiday favorite. My family requests I make my own turkey before Thanksgiving so I can serve this salad as an appetizer at our holiday feast. I hope you will find it as enjoyable as we do. Enjoy it on rolls, in wraps, or as a spread with crackers.

Provided by Jason N - Home Chef

Categories     Salad

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole cranberries
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup cashew halves
6 cups chopped cooked turkey
2 celery ribs, diced
¾ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons applesauce
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar into a pan. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has cooked away, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.
  • Place cashews on prepared baking pan. Roast in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, and cool.
  • Mix the turkey together in a large bowl with the celery, mayonnaise, applesauce, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper until evenly blended. Fold in the cranberry mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 273.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GAMING ALONE BOY
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I would give this salad a 4 out of 5 rating. It's easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. However, I found it to be a bit bland. I would add some more seasoning next time.


Demar Byas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a healthy and delicious option for lunch or dinner.


Hadi Syed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Nipunkhan
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This salad is very bland. It needs more seasoning.


Odigili Chinaza
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the dressing next time.


AUSEES
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I omitted the walnuts from this salad. I'm not a fan of nuts.


Chulumanco Zanele
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I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken instead of turkey. It worked great!


Aglago Priccy
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I added some dried cranberries to this salad. It gave it a nice tart flavor.


Junior John
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I made this salad with roasted turkey instead of boiled turkey. It was delicious!


Thomas Hammock
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This salad is a great way to celebrate the fall season.


olaniyan faishat
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I love the fall flavors in this salad.


natalia jan
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


TsegaAmlak zeleke
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I'm always looking for new ways to use up leftover turkey. This salad is a great option.


md tuhi
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lil K shot
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Alex Chambers
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


gamer boy pro
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Aniket Kathariya
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The turkey, apples, and walnuts are a perfect match.


Nelio Antonio
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This fall turkey salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's also a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner option.