Best 10 Waldorf Turkey Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Waldorf Turkey Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that promises a delightful culinary experience. This classic dish combines tender turkey, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, offering a symphony of flavors in every bite. Elevate your salad game with our curated collection of recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and taste buds. Discover the traditional Waldorf Turkey Salad recipe, a timeless classic that stays true to its roots. For a lighter and healthier option, try the Waldorf Turkey Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing, which swaps out mayonnaise for tangy Greek yogurt. Craving a vegan alternative? Our Vegan Waldorf Turkey Salad reimagines this classic using plant-based turkey and a creamy avocado dressing. And for those with gluten sensitivities, the Gluten-Free Waldorf Turkey Salad provides a delicious and inclusive option. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse selection of Waldorf Turkey Salad recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish.

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

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

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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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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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.

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.

WALDORF TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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"Whether we eat these sandwiches indoors or outside at a picnic, they are always popular," says Lawrenceville, GA field editor Lillian Julow. "Children especially enjoy the touch of sweetness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup diced cooked turkey
2/3 cup chopped peeled apple
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, apple, celery, walnuts and raisins. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, orange zest, salt and pepper. Pour over turkey mixture, stir to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

HEALTHY WALDORF TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Great way to use up leftover turkey. From Taste of Home magazine, but I tweaked it to use non-fat yogurt and mayo.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup diced cooked turkey
2/3 cup chopped peeled apple
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2-1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dash fresh ground pepper
4 whole-wheat sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the turkey, apple, celery, walnuts and raisins.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, tarragon, orange peel, salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over turkey mixture and stir to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each roll.

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

SMOKED TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



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Add smoked turkey to this classic apple-celery-walnut combination to transform it into a satisfying main dish salad- ready in just 10 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium red apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 lb. smoked turkey, cubed (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine apples, celery, turkey and mayonnaise; mix well.
  • Arrange lettuce on individual plates. Spoon apple mixture onto lettuce. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 10 g

TURKEY WALDORF SALAD



TURKEY WALDORF SALAD image

Categories     Salad     turkey     No-Cook

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shredded turkey
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 apple, diced
2 tbs. chopped toasted walnuts
2 tbs. sour cream
2 tbs. mayonnaise
1 tbs. white wine vinegar
Salt
Pepper
Lettuces

Steps:

  • Mix together and serve over torn greens.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Good mayonnaise, fresh celery, and crisp apples will make a big difference.
  • If you're using leftover turkey, make sure it's fully cooled before you add it to the salad. Otherwise, the salad will become watery.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it up to 24 hours in advance. Store it in the refrigerator, covered, until you're ready to serve.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or greens, or in a croissant or wrap.

Conclusion:

Waldorf turkey salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal. With its creamy mayonnaise dressing, crisp celery and apples, and savory turkey, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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