Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich
Use your leftover smoked turkey to make the best Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich. It’s smoky and crunchy and so good served over a toasted croissant or sandwich bun. If you don’t have smoked turkey, use leftover holiday turkey. This turkey salad sandwich is quick and easy to make and loaded with fresh veggies and so much flavor!
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If you have tons of leftover Thanksgiving turkey, easily transform it into a delicious lunch. Smoked turkey gives this recipe so much extra flavor that it will make your heart and your taste buds sing.
Why This Recipe is So Good
- This is a classic turkey salad recipe, no cranberries, grapes or nuts. Smoked turkey breast packs a ton of flavor into this recipe so you really don’t need to add a ton of extra ingredients or seasonings.
- Great way to use up leftover turkey from the holidays or a big day of smoking during the summer. My family loves to smoke meat all throughout the year. We make a ton of meat at one time and the leftovers are divine! During the holidays, you probably have a mountain of leftover Thanksgiving meat that can be repurposed into a delicious and easy lunch for your family.
- It’s customizable! I love classic chicken salad or turkey salad but the recipe is so easy to customizable to your taste. Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo, and add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or mustard to jazz up the flavor even more!
Recipe Ingredients
- Smoked turkey breast: Use leftover smoked chicken if you like!
- Mayo: The amount is up to you. Use regular mayo or Miracle Whip if you want a sweeter flavor.
- Vegetables: Diced red onion and celery provide the perfect amount of freshness and crunch.
- Lemon juice: Helps to balance out the savoriness of the mayo and the meat.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste.
- Optional serving suggestions: Croissant rolls, sandwich buns, toasted Challah bread, carrot or celery sticks, pita chips, crackers, or topped with microgreens.
How to Make a Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large mixing bowl, use two forks to shred the smoked turkey.
- Combine shredded meat with chopped celery and onions, lemon juice, and mayo. Stir and taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve smoked turkey salad on toasted croissants or hamburger buns. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions —
Turkey salad is best enjoyed within 2 – 3 days.
That’s the smoke ring. The gases in the smoker, when interacting with the meat will sometimes leave a pink color to the meat. It’s completely fine to eat with a little pink color as long as you cook the meat fully initially.
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Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded turkey baked or smoked
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- A few slices of red onions diced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving suggestions
- Lettuce and tomatoes
- Sandwich bread
- Mini croissants
- Pita chips or crackers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together shredded turkey, mayo, celery, red onions, and lemon juice. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Slice a croissant in half then toast in the oven for a few minutes. Serve smoked turkey salad with lettuce and tomatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
How To Store/ Make Ahead
- Don’t allow leftovers to sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours; if it does, throw them away.
- Store turkey salad in an air-tight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Tips and Tricks
- Turkey: Use smoked turkey or chicken or baked turkey or chicken. Smoked meat will be much more flavorful, but baked meat is still delicious.
- Mayo: Start with a little bit, then continue adding more until it reaches your desired creaminess. Regular mayo or Miracle Whip can be used based on preference.
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
