Description
This Easy Turkey Salad is a quick and tasty dish perfect for a light lunch or a protein-packed snack. Featuring diced turkey, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this salad combines fresh flavors and simple ingredients for a satisfying meal that requires no cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups diced turkey
- 1 cup finely diced celery stalks
- ½ red onion, finely diced
Dressing Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey and vegetables: Dice the turkey into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl along with the finely diced celery and red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and dill. Mix thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Mix salad: Pour the dressing over the turkey and vegetable mixture. Stir carefully until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Serve or chill: You can serve the turkey salad immediately or refrigerate it for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a fresher taste, use fresh dill instead of dried.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your preference.
- This salad works great as a sandwich filling or on top of leafy greens.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey salad, easy turkey recipe, quick lunch, no-cook salad, turkey celery salad
