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October 29, 2015 · 54 Comments

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Gluten Free Recipes· Salad Recipes· Sandwiches· Thanksgiving· Turkey Recipes

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Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans.
Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans. 

Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans. 

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad - Turn your leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a new Fall favorite salad by adding sweet cranberries and savory pecans.

I know. It's technically not even Halloween and here I am sharing a leftover turkey recipe. Well, you have to start thinking about these things sooner or later so why not start now?

Being a food blogger means that my family and I generally eat the recipes I create 2-3 weeks before I share them here on the blog for all of you.

It's just the way it goes so that I gives me time to edit the photos and write the post. So when I recently made a new roasted turkey to share next month for Thanksgiving, I had a lot of leftover turkey and made this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad.

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

I generally don't like to eat any meat leftover as it was served the first time. Instead I usually repurpose it into something else. Turkey along with chicken is one of those leftovers that are so versatile, that I generally make either a salad or soup.

Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans.  Click to Tweet

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

How do you make Cranberry Pecan  Turkey Salad?

For this recipe you'll need precooked turkey, celery, dried cranberries, chopped pecans and mayonnaise. Combine all ingredients together; then serve in a bowl, on a sandwich or place a scoop on top of your favorite mixed greens. You can also substitute chicken for the turkey. 

This recipe for Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad is delicious and so simple to make. I personally like to just eat this salad all on it's own with a few crackers. Since Thanksgiving is on a Thursday, that leaves plenty of time to pick on the leftovers over the long weekend. ~Enjoy!

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Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. Diced, Cooked Turkey Breast
  • ¼ c. Chopped Pecans
  • ¼ c. Chopped Celery
  • ¼ c. Dried Cranberries
  • ½ c. Mayonnaise
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 6.2gProtein: 14.1gFat: 17.5gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 4.4g
Keyword turkey
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Utilize leftover roasted turkey by making this Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad using sweet dried cranberries and rich, buttery pecans. 

Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad

 

 

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    November 02, 2015 at 9:11 am

    looks delicious

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you Laura, I appreciate the comment.

      Reply
  2. alicia szemon says

    November 02, 2015 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    This looks very good! totally going to make this for lunch

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Thanks Alicia, I hope you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Wendi says

    November 02, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Carrie,

    I just found you over on Pintrest and followed over here - that Cranberry Pecan Turkey Salad looks AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing. I don't like to eat left-over meat the way it is either - totally sympathizing with you there. You give some other great ideas for left over turkey too! It is the season!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Wendi and I'm so glad you found me! Thanks so much for the compliment, I truly appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Sara Zielinski says

    November 02, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    I love turkey salad.

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:10 pm

      It's one of my favorites as well. Thanks for stopping by Sara!

      Reply
  5. Kara Marks says

    November 02, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    This recipe looks wonderful--it's just my style. ty!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      You're welcome Kara, I hope you like it!

      Reply
  6. Deborah D says

    November 03, 2015 at 3:56 am

    This looks so yummy, I am definitely making this!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      It really was very good. Now I can't wait for Thanksgiving to make more! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Shannon says

    November 03, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    This sounds really delicious, I know Chris would love it and thank you for sharing your recipe with us.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 03, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      You're welcome Shannon and thanks so much for stopping by. I love how quick and easy it is to make; especially if you have leftover turkey or chicken. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Catherine says

    November 04, 2015 at 7:42 am

    Dear Carrie, This is a perfect recipe to have on hand for all those thanksgiving leftovers. xo, Catherine

    Reply
  9. Molli vandehey says

    November 04, 2015 at 10:38 am

    this looks so delicious, i love cranberrie and need new ideas for them

    Reply
  10. Lizzie says

    November 04, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Hi:

    I'm having a ladies luncheon about a week prior to Thanksgiving so want to make this with chicken … how bad can THAT be …? and also dial back the mayo by about half, subbing greek yogurt instead. Hope you don't mind me amending the recipe! Lizzie

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 04, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      Hi Lizzie, I bet it would taste great with chicken too. Of course I don't mind you tweaking the recipe! That's the fun of experimenting and trying new recipes. The best part is to get the basic idea; then make it your own with your own unique twists. Let me know how you and the ladies like it!

      Reply
  11. Patty Soriano says

    November 07, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    I'm saving this one....it's a keeper ! Thanks for sharing !

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 08, 2015 at 8:08 am

      Thanks for stopping by Patty!

      Reply
  12. Kecia says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    I've never had a turkey salad before, but I love chicken salad sandwiches. Looks like a delicious way to use leftover turkey after Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 11, 2015 at 5:53 pm

      It is Kecia, but you can use chicken too. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  13. Lizzie says

    November 16, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    My ladies lunch, mentioned a few weeks ago, was moved forward and that salad (made with chicken) was absolutely delicious in its simplicity. The dried cranberries I got were pretty firm, so I soaked them for a few minutes in some warmed sweet vermouth -- scarcely enough for any impact but they softened up beautifully.

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 16, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Great idea Lizzie and I'm so glad you and your friends enjoyed the salad. Thanks so much for stopping back to let me know.

      Reply
  14. Richard Hicks says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Will have to keep this in mind. Seems like we always have leftovers

    Reply
  15. Rebekah says

    January 28, 2017 at 1:27 pm

    This was so yummy!! I didn't have pecans so I used walnuts and didn't have dried cranberries but I had dried cherries. I also used smoked turkey. It was so good!! Definitely a keeper and great base to make any meat salads. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 29, 2017 at 7:25 am

      I'm so glad you put your own spin on it Rebekah and I bet it tasted fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  16. Beverly says

    November 27, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    I was looking for recipes for leftover turkey and found yours. I just made this for lunch and it is delicious! Definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing it.

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 27, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      You're welcome Beverly, I'm glad you found me. It's one of our favorite ways for leftover turkey and chicken too!

      Reply
  17. Valerie Gill says

    May 15, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing! I ate Cranberry, pecan, Turkey salad at a local sandwich shop but have since moved. I made this and it's so much like theirs. They served it atop a lettuce, cucumber, and tomato. With a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and it is amazing!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 16, 2019 at 5:30 am

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe Valerie, thanks so much for letting me know!

      Reply
  18. Jessy says

    February 25, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Some how every year I end up with 4 extra turkeys at thanksgiving. Thank goodness for the big freezer! I found your recipe a while back and it is our go to for leftover turkey and the only thing I change is adding some fresh tarragon to the mix. Thank you so much for this recipe.

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      February 26, 2021 at 8:23 am

      You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoy it!

      Reply
  19. Linda says

    May 28, 2021 at 12:31 pm

    This is great with turkey or chicken! I have made it numerous times, also added finely diced red onion when I have it, which punches it up a bit :-). I've also replaced half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt to reduce the fat a bit. Awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      May 28, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      I'm so glad you liked the recipe Linda and I'll have to try it with some yogurt next time too, sounds delicious!

      Reply

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