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Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Charlotte Hancey
Leftover turkey is mixed with dried cranberries, pecans, jalapenos, lemon juice and more to make the most delicious turkey (or chicken) salad.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion or chives, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 4 cups turkey or chicken, cooked and diced (or shredded)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, poppy seeds, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve on your favorite sliced bread or croissants.
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