Festive Fall Turkey Salad

Salad

Festive Fall Turkey Salad

Festive Fall Turkey Salad
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    31

Elevate your holiday leftovers with this vibrant and flavorful turkey salad. Juicy cranberries, bright orange zest, and crunchy cashews combine with tender turkey in a creamy, subtly spiced dressing. A delightful appetizer or light meal that captures the essence of autumn.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    8 g
  • Cholesterol
    58 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    274 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

02

Step
12 mins

Place the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar into a pan. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid has cooked away, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and cool.

03

Step
2 hrs

Place cashews on prepared baking pan. Roast in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove, and cool.

04

Step

Mix the turkey together in a large bowl with the celery, mayonnaise, applesauce, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper until evenly blended. Fold in the cranberry mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

For a richer flavor, use toasted pecans or walnuts instead of cashews.
If you prefer a tangier salad, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the mayonnaise mixture.
Serve chilled on croissants, lettuce cups, or with your favorite crackers. Garnish with extra cranberries and orange zest for an elegant presentation.

Andreane Williamson

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)

  • Ansel Will

    Jun 25, 2025

    My family loved this salad! It's a new holiday tradition.

  • Jeanie Sporerquitzon

    Jun 19, 2025

    This recipe is a game-changer for Thanksgiving leftovers!

  • Vern Anderson

    Mar 29, 2025

    Easy to make and delicious. What more could you ask for?

  • Landen Ferry

    Mar 20, 2025

    The roasted cashews add the perfect crunch.

  • Sydnee Gorczany

    Jan 27, 2025

    I never thought of adding cranberries and orange to turkey salad. It's so good!

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