Best 8 Sonnys Waldorf Turkey Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful classic, Waldorf Turkey Salad, elevated with the flavors of Sonny's secret recipe. This dish combines tender turkey, crisp celery, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy mayonnaise, all enveloped in a medley of aromatic spices. Explore variations like the Waldorf Chicken Salad, a lighter rendition with succulent chicken, or the Waldorf Tofu Salad, a vegan alternative packed with protein and texture. For a festive touch, try the Waldorf Cranberry Salad, a vibrant blend of cranberries, apples, and walnuts. Each recipe promises a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY SALAD



Turkey Salad image

Spread it on crackers! Make it into a sandwich! This melt in your mouth appetizer will have your whole party jumping! It's great during the holidays or anytime.

Provided by Gloria Burris

Categories     Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound cooked turkey meat
2 stalks celery
2 green onions
½ red bell pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cooked turkey meat, celery, green onions and red bell pepper in a blender or food processor. Finely chop using the pulse setting.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, prepared Dijon-style mustard, cider vinegar, white sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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An American classic, Waldorf salad gets its name from the majestic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where it was first served in 1896. Crunchy, sweet, savory, and satisfying, it is the perfect use for leftover turkey and all those beautiful fruits and nuts from your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Chopped ripe pears are a great addition; this tasty salad can also be served on a bed of crunchy butter lettuce in place of the celery root.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat
2 stalks celery, sliced
1/2 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more whole leaves for garnish
1 crisp apple, such as Gala or Macintosh, cored and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup pecans, toasted, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1 small celery root, peeled and cut into matchsticks
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss the turkey, celery, celery leaves, apple, grapes, and pecans until combined. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Put the celery root in a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat completely. Add the remaining dressing to the turkey mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to evenly dress the salad.
  • To serve, spread the celery root evenly onto a serving platter, top with the dressed salad, garnish with celery leaves and serve immediately.

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon celery salt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups diced roasted turkey breast
1/2 cup diced yellow apples
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery plus some inner leaves
1/2 cup halved red grapes
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 head Bibb lettuce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 red Thai bird chiles, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the celery salt and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the turkey, apples, celery and celery leaves, grapes and walnuts.
  • Divide the Bibb lettuce among 4 plates. Spoon the salad mixture into the Bibb lettuce cups and garnish with the cilantro leaves and chiles.

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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This is not your classic Waldorf salad, which is traditionally a mélange of apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and grapes in a thick mayonnaise-based dressing. Here, the dressing, thinned out and lightened with yogurt, is spiced with curry and cumin, and the salad mix includes a generous amount of chopped radicchio or endive, which bring a bitter dimension into the mix. This salad is also an excellent home for leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons walnut oil or grapeseed oil, or 1 tablespoon each
2 cups diced or shredded turkey
1 tart apple, such as a Granny Smiith, diced
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped radicchio or endive

Steps:

  • In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, cumin, honey, lemon juice, salt and oil.
  • In a large salad bowl combine turkey, apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and radicchio or endive. Add dressing, toss together, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WALDORF TURKEY SALAD



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Crisp apples, celery and walnuts teamed with lean poultry turn any meal into a picnic. The combination of tastes and textures makes this salad a cool classic. -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup cubed apple
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup raisins
4 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, honey, ginger and salt. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, apple, grapes, celery and raisins; add yogurt mixture and toss to coat. , Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY AND TURKEY SALAD



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This is great on a croissant, in a pita pocket, or on bread. It's a great use for leftover turkey.

Provided by Jodi

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups chopped cooked turkey
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, cranberries, almonds, celery, and mayonnaise in a bowl until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 128.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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A perfect combination of refreshing and filling, this salad is ideal for days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Serve it stuffed in pita bread for a yummy lunch.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, ID

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 large apple, diced
2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, celery and cranberries. Pour dressing over mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in apple and walnuts. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SONNY'S WALDORF TURKEY SALAD



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Wondering what to do with that left-over turkey? This salad will make turkey into something really exotic, with a fruity, nutty and hint-of-spicy flavor that you will want to enjoy year-round. With so many different variations, this salad has something for everyone! Serve salad on top of salad greens or in a pita shell.

Provided by SKYBLUE1963

Categories     Waldorf Salad

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
1 apple, cored and chopped
½ cup chopped celery with leaves
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, cider vinegar, sugar, curry powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Lightly toss turkey meat, red grapes, apple, celery, red onion, and walnuts in a salad bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure a creamy and flavorful turkey salad, use high-quality mayonnaise and freshly chopped celery and walnuts.
  • For a more pronounced celery flavor, use both the inner and outer stalks.
  • If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the chopped onion in cold water for about 15 minutes before adding it to the salad.
  • For a more vibrant color, use a mix of red and green grapes.
  • If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley.
  • To prevent the apples from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice or vinegar before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the turkey salad immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Sonny's Waldorf Turkey Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery and walnuts, sweet grapes, and tart apples, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salad, give Sonny's Waldorf Turkey Salad a try.

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