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Turkey Salad With Pesto-Mayo

Turkey Salad with Pesto-Mayo

How often do you cook turkey? Is it something you only have at Thanksgiving or during the holidays? I cook it throughout the year. Turkey tenderloins, cutlets, necks (for stock), and the convenient freezer to oven whole ones by Butterball® or Jennie-O are made often. The great thing about cooking a whole turkey is the leftovers. I do love turkey sandwiches. I also make my turkey salad with pesto-mayo when I have my fresh pesto on hand.

Do you know pesto goes well with turkey? I discovered it a few years ago when I was looking for a quick meal. I searched through the pantry and fridge and decided to cook pasta, add turkey pieces, and stir in some pesto. Yummy! After that I looked for recipes with turkey and pesto. I ran across one by Emeril Lagasse on The Food Network website. The recipe inspired me to make turkey salad. I added walnuts for crunch and because I like cranberries and walnuts together.

Turkey Salad with Pesto-Mayo

I made this salad to use the pesto I had. I also had fresh walnuts on hand thanks to California Walnuts. I was excited when they arrived because I do enjoy walnuts very much. They are great for a snack and can be used in many recipes, both savory and sweet. My salad can be served as-is with crackers, on top of a bed of lettuce or salad greens, or in a sandwich. I use whole wheat bread and it makes a very filling and hearty sandwich.

What do you do with your turkey leftovers? Since I make it often I am always looking for new recipes. Something spicy would be nice…

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Turkey Salad with Pesto-Mayo
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Turkey Salad With Pesto-Mayo

A recipe for turkey salad made with walnuts, cranberries, and pesto-mayo.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people
Author Renee

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 2 cups roasted turkey chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise and pesto. In a medium bowl add the turkey, walnuts, cranberries, and pesto-mayo mixture. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crackers, on top of lettuce, or in a sandwich. Refrigerate leftovers.

Recipe Notes

A recipe for turkey salad made with walnuts, cranberries, and pesto-mayo.

Disclaimer: I received the walnuts free of charge from California Walnuts. I was under no obligation to give a positive review. All opinions on this site are my own.

Recipe Rating




Baker Street

Saturday 30th of June 2012

Pesto with Turkey! Mmmmm.. What a delish combination, R! Can't wait to try out this recipe!

Renee

Saturday 30th of June 2012

Thanks!

Pam @ The Meltaways

Friday 29th of June 2012

I also make Turkey all year - I think I have cooked 3 whole and 2 breasts already this year, and we're deep frying one for the 4th. I hope we have leftovers, because this is calling my name!

Renee

Saturday 30th of June 2012

Thanks Pam! Oh, deep-fried turkey - Yum!

DB-The Foodie Stuntman

Thursday 28th of June 2012

I've never paired pesto with turkey but the flavor combination doesn't surprise me because pesto pairs so well with chicken.

Renee

Friday 29th of June 2012

Thanks! I hope you will try it soon. Any reason to cook a turkey is a good one.

Liz

Thursday 28th of June 2012

Gosh, what a great idea! I love the thought of either a turkey or chicken sandwich with pesto mayo! FABULOUS!

Renee

Friday 29th of June 2012

Thanks Liz!

Choc Chip Uru

Thursday 28th of June 2012

A lovely looking salad my friend :D Awesome flavours!

Cheers Choc Chip Uru

Renee

Friday 29th of June 2012

Thank you very much!