Amazing Turkey Salad Sandwiches Recipe with Cranberry Twist
A sweet-tangy blend of cranberries paired with savory turkey in a creamy salad, perfect for sandwiches. Great for using leftover turkey or as a quick and customizable meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Your choice of bread (e.g., sandwich bread, croissants, ciabatta rolls)
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt.
- Add Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, and finely diced red onion. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Fold in dried cranberries and mix gently.
- Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prepare your bread by toasting lightly if desired.
- Lay out lettuce leaves on your bread slices or rolls.
- Spread a generous portion of the turkey salad mixture over the lettuce.
- Top with the other slice of bread or roll half. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment paper for a portable meal.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the salad to keep the texture light and fluffy.’, ‘Chill the turkey salad for 15-20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.’, ‘Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and texture.’, ‘Feel free to swap cranberries with raisins, chopped apples, or walnuts for variety.’, ‘Toast your bread for added crunch.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Turkey Salad, Cranberry Sandwich, Leftover Turkey Recipe, Easy Lunch, Picnic Sandwich