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White bowl filled with pecan, sage and gruyere turkey salad on a cord trivet with wooden spoons in the background.
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Pecan, Sage, and Gruyere Turkey Salad Recipe

Leftover turkey doesn't have to mean another plate of the same Thanksgiving dinner. This turkey salad turns it into something completely different: toasted pecans for crunch, fresh sage for that holiday flavor, and Gruyere cheese instead of the usual cheddar. It's a creamy, savory twist on classic chicken salad, and it comes together in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 makes about 5 cups
Calories: 555kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped cooked turkey packed
  • 3 oz Gruyere cheese diced
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 5-6 fresh sage leaves minced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Salt
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Instructions

  • Combine turkey, Gruyere cheese, pecans, and sage in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • Add salt, pepper, mayo, and sour cream. Mix until all combined.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Note: this recipe doesn't have to be done with leftover turkey. You can get turkey breast at the store and roast it according the the instructions on the package.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg