Best 4 Southern Turkey Salad Recipes

**Dive into the Southern Charm of Turkey Salad: A Culinary Journey through Delightful Recipes**

Experience the irresistible allure of Southern turkey salad, a culinary delight that blends the richness of turkey with a symphony of flavors. This versatile dish takes center stage in our collection of tantalizing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic. From the traditional mayonnaise-based salad to lighter variations featuring Greek yogurt or avocado, our curated selection caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the depths of this Southern staple, discovering new favorites along the way.

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TURKEY SALAD RECIPE

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Trust us, you'll have this new recipe memorized in no time.

Provided by Ivy Odom

Time 10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup finely chopped celery (¼-inch cubes) (about 2 medium stalks)
¼ cup finely chopped shallot (from 1 shallot)
4 cups shredded (2-inch pieces) cooked turkey breast (1 lb.)

Steps:

Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.
Fold together turkey and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

TURKEY SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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 SALAD

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I serve this on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich or in a croissant for a special occasion.-Ruthe Holmberg, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 hard-boiled large egg
4 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a bowl, mash the egg with a fork. Add turkey, mayonnaise and relish. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ANNIE'S TURKEY SALAD

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This recipe can be made with leftover turkey, or a turkey breast. It is my great-grandmother's recipe. The cook time will not include the baking of the turkey, just making the salad. Keeping the salad somewhat chunky is part of what makes it good. No food processors, please. I serve this on a bed of red leaf lettuce and garnish with red and green seedless grapes and pecan halves. Cubed jellied cranberry sauce is very good with it, so I place that on the plate around the salad. Serve with assorted crackers or breads.

Provided by Ann Sizemore

Categories Salad

Time 3h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 eggs
6 cups cooked turkey meat
1 (16 ounce) jar sweet pickles, chopped
1 ½ (10 ounce) jars mustard-mayonnaise blend
¾ cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the eggs, turkey, pickles, prepared sandwich and salad sauce and mayonnaise. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 183.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 496.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Tips:

For a classic Southern flavor, use Duke's mayonnaise in your turkey salad.
Add some chopped celery and onion for a bit of crunch and flavor.
If you like a sweeter turkey salad, add some chopped grapes or dried cranberries.
For a more savory turkey salad, add some chopped hard-boiled eggs or crumbled bacon.
Serve the turkey salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant for a light and refreshing lunch.

Conclusion:

Southern turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. Mix the flavors you like to create a custom turkey salad and enjoy!