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Tangy Turkey Salad With Cranberries

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Serves 4
Category
Poultry
Course
Salads
Occasions
Thanksgiving
Preparation Method
No Cook
Sources
Traditional Holiday Recipes

Looking for ways to use leftover turkey or chicken? This recipe for Tangy Turkey Salad is a nice light option with fantastic flavor. The cranberries add a festive look and taste.  We suggest you serve the salad on beds of lettuce leaves.

Ingredients
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cups chopped leftover turkey
1 cup chopped celery
1 large apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions

Combine the cranberries, turkey, celery, apple, and nuts in a medium bowl. Blend the mayonnaise and mustard, and gently stir into the salad. Add the parsley and stir again.

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Comments

<span>Jean M Mcbee</span> Thu, 01/24/2019 - 13:39
COULD ONE USE PLAIN YOGURT, INSTEAD OF MAYO TO CUT THE CALORIES AND FAT
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Fri, 01/25/2019 - 16:49

Absolutely, Jean. Great idea!