Hot Turkey Pecan Salad Recipes

SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the skins from the Smoked Turkey Legs, pull off the meat and chop into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place the turkey, celery, apple, pecans, vinegar, parsley, black pepper and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine and serve.
• Place the water, kosher salt and brown sugar in an 8-quart plastic container and stir until fully dissolved. Add the ice before submerging the turkey legs in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
• Set up your favorite smoker and add a handful of hardwood chunks. If you have heat control, set it to 150 to 170 degrees F and allow the wood to smoke for approximately 30 minutes.
• While the smoker is heating, drain the legs, pat them dry and arrange them on a rack. Smoke the legs on the rack for 3 hours, rotating the legs halfway through.
• Heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Make 2 pouches out of double-layered heavy-duty tin foil, adding 3 legs and 1/2 cup of chicken stock to each pouch. Braise the legs in their pouches for 1 hour, then carefully drain and reserve the jus.
• Defat the jus, remove the skins and serve the legs alongside the smoky jus.

HOT TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• 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.
• Bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, 10 to 12 minutes.

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

HOT TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Blend soup, milk and water.
• Add the almonds and mix well.
• Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the noodles.
• Pour into 9 x 11 inch pan which has been lightly greased.
• Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

TURKEY SALAD WITH PEAR DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, place the first five ingredients in a blender. Peel, halve and core one pear; add to blender. Cover and process until smooth., Peel, core and thinly slice remaining pear. Divide arugula among four plates; top with turkey, sliced pear, pomegranate seeds, pecans, cranberries and green onions. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

TURKEY SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.
• Fold together turkey and mayonnaise mixture in a large bowl until fully coated. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

GEORGIA PECAN TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix turkey, pecans, relish and celery salt together. Fold in the mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

PERFECT TURKEY SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the celery, red onion, turkey, and parsley, if using, in a large bowl.
• Toss to blend the ingredients.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mayonnaise, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Stir into the turkey mixture until blended, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Add salt, to taste.
• Line slices of bread or rolls with lettuce leaves, if desired, and fill with the turkey mixture.
• Top with the second piece of bread.
• Slice in half and enjoy.