Learn how to make a delicious curried turkey salad using leftover turkey. This versatile dish can be customized to your taste preferences and served as a sandwich filling, wrap, or main course salad.
Course Poultry
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Author N. Jay Sorensen, MBA RDN
Ingredients
4cupscooked turkeychopped or shredded
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4cupplain Greek yogurt
1tablespooncurry powder
1tablespoonhoney
1tablespoonlime juice
1/4cupdiced red onion
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepperto taste
Lettuce leavesfor serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and lime juice until well combined.
Add the chopped turkey, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Season the salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, arrange lettuce leaves on a platter or individual plates.
Spoon the curried turkey salad onto the lettuce leaves.
Enjoy this flavorful and versatile curried turkey salad as a sandwich or wrap filling, or as a refreshing main course salad.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe to your liking by adding ingredients such as chopped apples, raisins, or almonds for additional texture and flavor.
- Serve the curried turkey salad alongside your choice of bread, rolls, pita bread, or tortillas for a delicious sandwich or wrap.
- For a complete meal, pair the salad with a side of fresh fruit like grapes or berries, or a simple side salad made with mixed greens and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.