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Hot Turkey Salad

By: princessde 
"Need a quick and easy dinner idea for leftover turkey? This is my grandmother's recipe, one she made the Monday following Thanksgiving. I'm so glad I found the recipe. It's quick and easy, not to mention delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

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What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons grated onion
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup potato chips, crushed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the turkey, celery, onion, pecans, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise and lemon juice until evenly blended. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then potato chips.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 526 | Total Fat: 46.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Sarah Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The only variations I made were to omit the pecans as I'm not a fan, and I used baked Lays...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2009 by Carrieh82   view full review
I would give this ten stars if I could. It's delicious! I can't believe it's only a four star...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by Karen   view full review
Instead of the chopped pecans our family has always used water chestnuts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Nanc   view full review
What a wonderful, tasty dish using leftover turkey! I made the following adjustments based on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2011 by wittesrj   view full review
I've been making this same recipe for 20+ yrs. It's a great way to use leftover turkey. No...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2010 by blue eyed CC   view full review
Was quite surprised at how much we liked this! I cut the recipe in half and used a good 1/3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Natalie   view full review
This was okay, not spectacular. An okay way to use up left over turkey, certainly edible, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2008 by bergs43   view full review
Great taste but I will leave off the salt next time. May even try a light cream of mushroom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2009 by Princess Dork   view full review
A great way to use up leftover turkey!!

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