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Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Salad

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4.8 from 4 reviews

Not sure what to do with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers? Repurpose them in this Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Salad! It’s delicious and a healthy alternative for the days after Thanksgiving leaving no food to go to waste.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped (whites and light green only)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts (optional: toasted)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • splash lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine turkey, celery, onions and walnuts.
  2. Add in mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, spices and lemon juice.
  3. Serve on bread or on a salad.
  4. Note: the flavors get even better as it sits so I recommend making this in the morning and letting it sit for a few hours, but if not it’s still delish.