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cranberry pecan turkey salad inside croissant
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Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

A delicious and easy turkey salad recipe with dried cranberries and pecans, perfect for using leftover turkey.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Shredded cooked turkey
  • Chopped dried cranberries
  • Pecans finely chopped
  • Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
  • ½ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives chopped
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted pecans
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt optional, for a lighter option
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon juice optional, for extra flavor

Method
 

  1. Shred or dice the cooked turkey into small pieces.
  2. Place the turkey in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, diced celery, minced onions, salt, and pepper.
  4. Gently fold in the shredded turkey using a spatula.
  5. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped pecans.
  6. Mix gently to evenly distribute ingredients without crushing them.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
  8. Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
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  9. Serve on mixed greens, in a sandwich, wrap, or as a dip.
    cranberry pecan turkey salad inside croissant
  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.