Best 9 Turkey Waldorf Pita Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing Turkey Waldorf Pita, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will elevate your taste buds. This culinary gem combines tender slices of turkey, crisp, juicy apples, and crunchy celery, all enveloped in a creamy and tangy mayonnaise dressing. Nestled in a warm and fluffy pita bread, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and refreshing flavors. Accompany your meal with a refreshing side of Cranberry Orange Relish, a vibrant and tangy condiment that complements the flavors of the main dish perfectly. For a satisfying finish, treat yourself to the delectable Pumpkin Pie Bites, miniature masterpieces filled with a creamy pumpkin filling and a hint of warming spices, all encased in a flaky and buttery crust. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY WALDORF BITES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 6h25m

Yield 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons milk, room temperature
2 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 jarred piquillo peppers, drained and finely diced
1 shallot, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
40 red seedless grapes
2 stalks celery, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 apple, such as Fuji, diced into 40 pieces

Steps:

  • Special equipment: forty 4-inch skewers or decorative toothpicks
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Spray a 10-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Cut a piece of parchment paper to line the bottom and the two long sides of the pan, leaving 2 inches of overhang on either side.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, eggs and mustard. Set aside to soak for 5 minutes. Add the peppers, shallots, turkey, basil and salt, and mix well with your hands until fully combined. Press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a knife along the two parchment-free sides of the pan to release the loaf. Using the paper as handles, lift the meatloaf from the pan to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, place the meatloaf back in the pan and fold the parchment over the top to cover. Place a weight or heavy object on top of the loaf to press, and then place the whole thing in the refrigerator to chill completely, at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • To serve, unmold the meatloaf and cut it into 1-inch squares. Using 4-inch skewers or decorative toothpicks, skewer a grape, a piece each of celery and apple, and, lastly, a cube of meatloaf to use as a base. Stand the skewers upright on the meatloaf.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

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.

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     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

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

GREEK TURKEY PITAS



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"We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house," Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany, Oregon. "They're easy to make and a perfect choice for a light meal on the deck or patio."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
2 whole pita breads, warmed
1 small tomato, sliced
2 slices red onion, halved
2 pitted Greek olives, sliced
2 pepperoncini, sliced
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the turkey. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Spoon turkey mixture onto each pita; top with tomato, onion, olives, pepperoncini, lettuce and feta cheese. Fold in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBERS, CHICKPEAS AND TAHINI



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These vibrant, crunchy, creamy turkey sandwiches have all the flavors of falafel, but without the frying. They've got a lemony tahini dressing, soft chickpeas, and a cumin-scented tomato and cucumber salad, all packed into pitas with leftover turkey (use dark or white meat). The pickled red onions give these a wonderful brightness, and they're well worth the 10 extra minutes they take to make.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of granulated sugar
1/4 cup tahini
1 fat garlic clove, grated
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pitas with pockets, halved through the equator
10 ounces cooked turkey, shredded or thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup mint leaves and tender stems
Hot sauce, such as zhug or Tabasco (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, cumin and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together tahini, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, pinch of salt and 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water to thin the sauce. It should be thick but pourable. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice, if needed.
  • Into the bowl with onions, stir in chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes and oil. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • In each pita half, layer turkey, then drizzle with tahini-lemon mixture. Add spoonfuls of chickpea salad, cilantro and mint. Drizzle liberally with more tahini sauce and zhug, if you like.

PEAR WALDORF PITAS



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Here's a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. -Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 20 mini pitas halves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium ripe pears, diced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons lemon yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon poppy seeds
20 miniature pita pocket halves
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pears, celery, grapes and walnuts. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise and poppy seeds. Add to pear mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. , Line pita halves with lettuce; fill each with 2 tablespoons pear mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY TURKEY PITA



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Stuff soft and tasty pita bread with smoked turkey breast, tomatoes, cucumbers and creamy ranch dressing for this fast and Easy Turkey Pita recipe. Make these whether you're using up leftovers or simply want a quick sandwich stuffed with goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pita bread half
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast
2 thin tomato slices
2 thin cucumber slices
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Fill bread with turkey, tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

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

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.

Tips:

  • For a crispier pita, toast it in the oven or a toaster oven before assembling the sandwich.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute thinly sliced cucumber or jicama.
  • If you're using leftover turkey, make sure it's completely cooled before assembling the sandwich.
  • For a vegetarian version of the sandwich, omit the turkey and add some crumbled tempeh or tofu.

Conclusion:

The Turkey Waldorf Pita is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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