REFRESHING TURKEY SALAD

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When the heat of summer hits, I want to spend time with my family, not with my oven! So I'll often cook a turkey, then dice and freeze leftovers for fast hearty dishes like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine rice, turkey, celery, grapes, peppers and pimientos; set aside. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, mustard, celery seed, poppy seeds, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. If desired, garnish with almonds just before serving.

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Aadil Minhas
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This turkey salad is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Christina Yelovich
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This turkey salad is the perfect make-ahead meal. I love to make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch all week.


Rami CR7
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I love that this turkey salad is made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It makes it so much healthier.


Dwayne Houtz
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This turkey salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great option for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Janat Lilbae
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but this turkey salad is an exception. It's so flavorful and delicious.


ayoun khan
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I made this turkey salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ranasahzeb sahzeb
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This turkey salad is the perfect summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Imtiaz Remon
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I've been making this turkey salad for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love how versatile it is - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Olive Namu
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This is my new go-to turkey salad recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Vidyut Sardar
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The turkey salad was light and refreshing, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the grapes and walnuts.