Leftover Turkey Apple Salad

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A fast and easy recipe to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey!

Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfreeThis Leftover Turkey Apple Salad is a twist on the classic chicken salad and a great way to use up that leftover turkey!  Ready in just 10 minutes.

Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfreeThis post contains affiliate links.

I always go for a really large turkey at Thanksgiving to get tons of leftovers.  After a while of reheated Thanksgiving meals, sandwiches, and soup, I need something a little different to shake things up.  This Leftover Turkey Apple Salad is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers in a fun and simple way.

Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfreeThe Leftover Turkey Apple Salad is based on a chicken salad.  I added some classic Thanksgiving flavors such as the sage, cranberries, and a little gravy (if you have it).  And even though it is technically another Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, it is still different enough to shake things up!  You get a great texture crunch from the apple and a hint of sweetness from the dried cranberries.  And by using some ground sage and leftover turkey gravy, it keeps the same essence of Thanksgiving!

Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfreeYou can make this Leftover Turkey Apple Salad gluten free with a gluten free mayonnaise wrapped in a lettuce wrap.  It makes a wonderful lunch or snack!  The recipe makes around 4 1/2 cups of mixture which is enough for four extra-stuffed sandwiches.  It seems like a lot, but sure does disappear quickly!

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Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfree

Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfree Ready in 10 minutes, Leftover Turkey Apple Salad recipe is a great gluten free way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. Simple and fast to make, turkey is mixed with apple, dried cranberries, sage, and some gravy in a mayonnaise mixture. #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingrecipes #turkeyrecipes #turkeyleftovers #glutenfree

Leftover Turkey Apple Salad

A fast and easy recipe to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped turkey (approximately 1 pound) cut into approximately 1/2" cubes
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons leftover turkey gravy (optional)
  • 1/2 lemon (juice)
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chopped apple (one small apple)
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Chop the turkey into large bite sized pieces. You can use a mixture of white and dark meat, or just one kind. Place the turkey in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, make the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, ground sage, gravy, juice of 1/2 lemon, and dijon mustard. Mix to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the sauce to the large bowl with the turkey.
  • Finely dice the celery. Chop the apple. Add the celery, apple, and dried cranberries to the large bowl with the turkey.
  • Mix everything to combine. Season to taste as desired or adjust ratio of ingredients. Chill and serve cold.

Notes

You could also use fresh cranberries for a burst of moisture however they are much more tart than dried.
This salad is great on toasted bread, in a lettuce wrap, or straight with a fork!
You can use any apple you like. I prefer crisper apple varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp.
You could also use plain Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise for a healthier twist.
By on November 23rd, 2018

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