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Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Turkey Salad Sandwiches is made with cooked turkey, dried cranberries, and celery.

Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Original yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
11 listed

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Estimating…
SaladsSandwichesSidesAmericanTurkeyPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Sides
Primary protein
Turkey
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type
Salads · Sandwiches

A few quick notes

1. Start with the first step

Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.

Get to know the ingredients

diced cooked turkey

In the method: Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a large mixing bowl; mix and stir until completely incorporated.

dried cranberries

In the method: Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a large mixing bowl; mix and stir until completely incorporated.

celery, (finely diced)

In the method: Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a large mixing bowl; mix and stir until completely incorporated.

Let’s make it

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 cups diced cooked turkey
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 cup dried cranberries
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 stalks celery, (finely diced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • Ingredient noteSource: ¼ cup sour cream
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)
  • Ingredient noteSource seasoning: salt and fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)

How to make it

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Make room for Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve the salad over burger buns, croissants, or lettuce wraps.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Combine all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in a large mixing bowl; mix and stir until completely incorporated.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.

What happens at the end?

Serve the salad over burger buns, croissants, or lettuce wraps.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

To store, refrigerate the salad, sans bread, in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for a couple of months. If you like a creamier consistency, add more mayonnaise or sour cream. For a lighter, low-carb option, use fewer cranberries and serve the salad over lettuce wraps or a green salad. Optionally, add diced hard-boiled eggs, grapes, nuts, and red onions.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: diethood.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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