Sweet Leftover Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Cookin' Mommy 
Living In: Albany, New York, USA
After Thanksgiving, make a delicious turkey salad with the sweetness of apples and raisins, the tang of lemon juice, and the nutty crunch of sunflower seed kernels.  

Black Friday Turkey Salad

Submitted by: The Copes 
Living In: Newton, Iowa, USA
Try this recipe with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey for Friday afternoon sandwiches. 

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Turkey and Citrus Salad

Submitted by: kdonofrio 
A simple, fresh spinach salad combines left over roast turkey meat with mandarin orange segments and a fruity vinaigrette.  

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Festive Fall Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Jason N - Home Chef 
Home Town: Simi Valley, California, USA
Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Enjoy holiday flavors even after the big feast is over by preparing a classic turkey salad made with mayonnaise, chopped celery, toasted cashews, sage, thyme, and orange accented cranberries. Serve the salad as an appetizer, lunch dish, or enjoy it on rolls, in wraps, or as a spread for crackers. 

Leftover Thanksgiving Salad

Submitted by: Gwendolyn 
Leftover Thanksgiving turkey metamorphoses into a tasty chopped salad with assistance from ham, dried cranberries, fresh basil, and hard-cooked egg tossed in a light mayonnaise dressing. 

Cape Cod Turkey Salad

Submitted by: WORKINGGIRL61 
Living In: Schenectady, New York, USA
Leftover turkey has a delicious new personality in this tasty salad inspired by New England cranberries and fresh herbs such as parsley and rosemary. Serve the salad on croissants, crusty rolls, or a bed of lettuce. A lighter version can be made using reduced fat mayonnaise and sour cream. 

Macaroni Salad with a Twist

Submitted by: Sean 
Home Town: Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Lyndhurst, New Jersey, USA
Seashell pasta tossed with chopped carrots, green bell pepper, celery, and cooked ham in a lively mustard-mayo-white vinegar dressing is a flavor-packed variation on traditional macaroni salad. 

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BBQ Pork Salad with Summer Fruits and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by: National Pork Board 
A festive, colorful salad with the fresh flavors of summer fruits and sliced BBQ pork dressed with a spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette. A tasty one-dish meal for summer! 

Cold Rice Salad

Submitted by: Colleen 
White rice tossed with broccoli, tomatoes, peas, corn, hard-cooked eggs, and chicken, dressed with a simple vinaigrette. Serve chilled with fruit and rolls. 

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Asparagus and Artichoke Pasta Salad

Submitted by: Laurie 
Chicken, asparagus, artichokes, and crumbled bacon come together in this hearty pasta salad. It's a great way to use leftovers; if you have onion and celery, throw that in too! 

Creamy Egg Salad Sandwiches

Submitted by: Edie DeSpain 
My family looks forward to these sandwiches year-round. But I reach for this recipe most often after Easter, when I have lots of leftover hard-cooked eggs. 

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Wild Rice and Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Ginny Schneider 
Ginny Schneider of Muenster, Texas serves this tasty main-dish salad for a colorful change of pace. 'Spinach and wild rice provide the refreshing difference,' she remarks. 'Plus it's a great way to use leftover turkey.' 

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Vegetable Rice Salad

Submitted by: Cathy Sestak 
From Freeburg, Missouri, Cathy Sestak shares this mixture of leftover rice and crisp vegetables in a cool, creamy ranch-flavored dressing. 'I always receive lots of compliments when I bring this salad to parties and get-togethers,' Cathy reports. 

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Fruity Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Roberta Freedman 
I've been using this recipe whenever we go to a potluck dinner. It always gets rave reviews. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken. 

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Hot Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Submitted by: Jeanne Lester 
Our family looks forward to these day-after-Christmas sandwiches featuring leftover turkey. When presented alongside coleslaw and cranberry sauce, they make another meal worth celebrating. 

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Chicken Salad Pockets

Submitted by: Donna Poole 
A nicely seasoned dressing gives plenty of herb flavor to these fresh-tasting sandwiches from Donna Poole, Marysville, Kansas. The colorful filling is a great way to use up leftover chicken. 

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Turkey Salad Croissants

Submitted by: Kim Due 
When she wants to feed her family without heating up the kitchen, Kim Due of Friend, Nebraska turns to this tasty sandwich filling. 'I keep the creamy crunchy mixture on hand for lunches and after-school snacks,' she says. 'It's a great way to use up leftover turkey and make the most of garden-fresh vegetables. 

Curried Turkey Salad

Submitted by: Jo Crouch 
In East Alton, Illinois, Jo Crouch blends leftover turkey with grapes, peanuts and celery, then ties it together with a creamy curry dressing. The colorful combination's great for a light lunch or dinner. 

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Peach Chicken Salad

Submitted by: Priscilla Gilbert 
This salad recipe from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida is perfect for a summer luncheon and a great way to use up leftover chicken and fresh mint from your garden. 'It also tastes just as good made with nectarines,' notes Priscilla. 

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Chicken Bread Salad

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Using leftover chicken or cooked chicken from the refrigerated section of your supermarket will shorten the preparation time for this recipe. 

 
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