Had leftover chicken or turkey? Turn it into something delicious with this simple and tasty leftover turkey or chicken salad! Perfect for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie chicken, this recipe combines tender meat with a creamy dressing made from softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt. A touch of Dijon mustard and a squeeze of lemon juice add just the right amount of flavor.
Stir in crispy celery, green onion, some dried cranberries and toasted pecans for texture. It’s super versatile, you can pile it on croissants, tuck it into wraps, serve it over veggies, or just top it with crackers. It’s a family favorite to our house and disappears within minutes every time.
This leftover turkey or chicken salad is quick to make, easy to customizeand perfect for a quick lunch or an idea for meal preparation. Plus, it’s a great way to ensure leftovers don’t go to waste. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll want to do it every time!
How to make leftover turkey or chicken salad
Start with chop turkey or chicken into small pieces. This will create the base for your salad and ensure that every bite is tender and flavorful.
So, beat the cream cheese AND Greek yogurt together in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This step is essential to obtain a tasty and spicy salad dressing.
Then, add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, saltAND pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
After that, incorporate the minced meatfollowed by finely chopped celery, green onion, toasted nutsAND dried cranberries. Mix gently to evenly coat all the ingredients, ensuring a perfect balance between crunchiness, sweetness and flavor.
Finally, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to ensure the flavors blend beautifully. Serve on buttery croissants, in crisp lettuce wraps or alongside crunchy crackers for a versatile and satisfying dish.
I hope you will try this delicious Leftover turkey or chicken salad. If you do, don’t forget to tag me InstagramI’d love to see how it turns out for you.
Other recipes you could try with leftover turkey or chicken
This Chicken Stromboli It’s a delicious way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It is excellent for a tasty lunch or for a welcome aperitif to enjoy with family and friends.
These Leftover turkey meatballs they’re a delicious way to use up leftovers! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of flavour, they are perfect as a starter, with side dishes such as rice or pasta, or even in breakfast sandwiches.
These Chicken Enchiladas they are an easy and tasty way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Filled with tender meat, cheese, and tangy sauce, they’re perfect for a quick, comforting meal everyone will love!
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Turkey or cream cheese salad with leftover chicken
Had leftover chicken or turkey? Turn it into something delicious with this simple and tasty salad! Perfect for using up holiday leftovers or rotisserie chicken, this recipe combines tender meat with a creamy dressing made from softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey/chicken shredded
- 4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 g) Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper at will
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (30 g) pecans lightly toasted, chopped
- 1/4 cup (30 g) dried cranberries chopped
Instructions
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Cut the turkey or chicken into small pieces.
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In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the Greek yogurt until smooth.
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Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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Add the chicken, celery, green onion, walnuts and dried cranberries.
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Mix until everything is well coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Let cool for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
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Serve on croissants, in lettuce or tortilla wraps or with crackers.
Nutrition
Serve: 1 portion out of 4Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1GProtein: 24.4GFat: 19GSaturated fat: 8GCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 382mgFiber: 1.7GSugar: 1.5GSoccer: 53mgIron: 8mg
