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Leftover Turkey Salad

Leftover Turkey or Chicken Cream Cheese Salad

5 from 2 votes
Got leftover chicken or turkey? Turn it into something delicious with this easy and flavorful salad! Perfect for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie chicken, this recipe combines tender meat with a creamy dressing made from softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. 
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups  cooked turkey/chicken , shredded
  • 4 oz (120g) cream cheese , at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp (5g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 celery stick , finely chopped
  • 2 green onions , finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30g) pecans , lightly toasted, chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30g) dried cranberries , chopped 

Instructions
 

  • Shred the turkey or chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with Greek yogurt until smooth.
    leftover turkey salad recipe-mix cream cheese with yogurt
  • Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken, celery, green onion, nuts, and dried cranberries.
    leftover turkey salad recipe- add cranberries, nuts, green onion and celery
  • Mix until everything is well coated.
    leftover turkey salad recipe- mix to combine
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    leftover turkey salad recipe-mix and chill
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Serve on croissants, in lettuce or tortilla wraps, or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gProtein: 24.4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 1.5gCalcium: 53mgIron: 8mg
Calories: 286kcal
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer salad, leftover chicken recipes, leftover turkey recipes