As a Thanksgiving leftover or an easy weekday lunch, turkey salad is a classic option.

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You probably know how to make turkey salad.

You could probably even make it with your eyes closed.

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All that said, you need this recipe.

Our Test Kitchen cracked the code on turkey salad, creating this best-ever version that’s extra flavorful.

Trust us, you’ll have this new recipe memorized in no time.

ingredients for turkey salad

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This recipe is no different.

Ready in minutes with a few quick additions, that leftover turkey will be good as new.

Don’t forget to scroll past the recipe for flavor variations to keep things interesting.

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Refrigerate turkey salad in an airtight container for up to four days.

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cubes) (about 2 medium stalks)

1/4cupfinely chopped shallot (from 1 shallot)

4cupsshredded (2-in.

dressing for turkey salad

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pieces) cooked turkey breast (1 lb.)

Add celery and shallot:

Fold in celery and shallot until well combined.

Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days.

adding celery and shallot to turkey salad dressing

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curry powder, and 1 tsp.

granulated sugar into mayonnaise mixture.

Pickle-and-Dill Turkey Salad

Prepare recipe as directed, stirring 23 cup chopped bread-and-butter pickles, 2 Tbsp.

turkey salad in a bowl

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chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp.

celery seeds into mayonnaise mixture.

chopped fresh tarragon into mayonnaise mixture.

If preferred, you’re free to use low-fat varieties for this recipe.