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Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar

November 9, 2017 47 Comments

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This Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar is a tasty make-ahead meal that’s perfect for all those turkey leftovers from the holiday! 

Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar with pecans and arugula in white bowls and blue and white check napkin.

Two weeks until Turkey Day folks!!

We all know what that means, right? We’ll be up to our necks in turkey! It’ll be here a turkey, there a turkey, everywhere a turkey, turkey!

Believe it or not, that’s my favorite part about Thanksgiving. The leftovers. How bout you guys? What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving?

Ingredients for Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar in individual bowls with knife and fork.

I’ve always tried to not overindulge at dinner, so I have room for that killer turkey sandwich later at night. It goes something like this…fresh seeded rye bread ever so lightly toasted, a slathering of good mayo, some white meat turkey, a smidge of stuffing, some crunchy romaine lettuce, a handful of ruffled chips and a cold dill pickle on the side, and a cold can of Coke to wash it all down! I can taste it already!

Close up photo of turkey salald in yellow bowl, cranberries, grapes, pecans and arugula in bowls.

There’ll still be more turkey long after that sandwich is done, so my Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar is the perfect make-ahead meal for those extra leftovers. I like to make this one because it’s a quick, portable lunch that’s nice and hearty and fresh.

Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar with fork on top with blue and white checked napkin.

I used my tried and true chicken salad recipe and just substituted it with turkey. Simply shred or cube some of your turkey meat, white or dark, or a combo of both, add some celery and onion, some good mayo, kosher salt and pepper, and of course my favorite, fresh tarragon, and toss it all together. I used arugula in my jars, but feel free to substitute your favorite kind of lettuce. And if you’re not a fan of pecans, any nut will do, walnuts, almonds, take your pick. I used 16 oz. wide mouth jars by Ball, but anything similar will work just fine. Enjoy!

Hope to see you back at the BHK next week when we’ll be finishing up our EPIC Cheese Board for the holidays! You won’t want to miss it! Happy weekend folks!

 

Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar with pecans and argula in white bowls and blue and white checked napkin.
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Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
Servings: 4 servings
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
  • 2 cups arugula leaves or your favorite type of lettuce
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup halved pecans
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • Turkey Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked turkey meat shredded or chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 1/4 cup Vidalia onion finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh tarragon leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine turkey, celery onion, tarragon and mayo. Toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. To assemble, divide turkey salad, arugula, cranberries, pecans and grapes evenly to each wide-mouth canning jar. Store in refrigerator. When ready to enjoy, pour ingredients into bowl and serve.

 

Turkey Salad with Grapes, Pecans and Cranberries in a Jar

 

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Comments

  1. Chris Scheuer says

    November 9, 2017 at 7:11 am

    What a simple, healthy and delicious way to use up those leftovers. Pretty too!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:47 am

      It’s a tried and true recipe for the turkey salad Chris and these little jars are perfect for that grab-and-go lunch!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:04 am

    Such a great idea! Love your addition of tarragon. One of my favourite flavours and so nice with the turkey and grapes :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Mine too Jennifer! These are great little portable lunches!

      Reply
  3. rebecca | DisplacedHousewife says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Omg, this is perfect MaryAnn!!! Stella will love this. I’m filing it away for two weeks (-ish?) from now! Happy November!! xoxo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:49 am

      How is it almost Thanksgiving Rebecca?! So excited, but time is flying too fast. Hope Stella enjoys these!

      Reply
  4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I like thanksgiving leftovers too, Mare!! But, I don’t like a ton of them… like enough leftovers to last a week is too much. ;) This salad in a jar is a brilliant way to use up those leftovers!! (And the sandwich you make sounds killer too!!) Unfortunately my husband’s 40th birthday falls on Thanksgiving this year, and he doesn’t want any Thanksgiving type meal this year, so I’m going to have to make this with rotisserie chicken, or something other than leftover turkey for myself. BUT, I know it’s still going to be delish!! Pinned! Cheers! Xo

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:50 am

      It’s perfect with rotisserie chicken! Let Boy have what he wants! You only turn 40 once! Happy weekend! XO

      Reply
  5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I totally know what you mean! I look forward to turkey leftovers almost as much as the main event! And chips and a pop (or coffee) are a must with a sandwich :) Love the combo here with grapes and pecans. Gotta try this for lunch soon. Pinned! Cheers to a lovely weekend! XO

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:50 am

      I totally look forward to that sandwich every year Dawn! Hope you enjoy these! Happy weekend! XO

      Reply
  6. The Novice says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I love fruit in a salad! I’ve never tried grapes before – I usually stick to strawberries and apple – but this looks incredible.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 8:52 am

      You’ll love the grapes Cassidy! These little jars are PERFECT for all the leftovers!

      Reply
  7. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    November 9, 2017 at 8:54 am

    My favorite part of Thanksgiving is also the leftovers, specifically leftover pumpkin pie that I eat for breakfast the next day :). It’s the one day out of the year that I crave sweets early in the morning; something about really cold pumpkin pie makes my heart sing. And now I have something to do with the leftover turkey BESIDES a sandwich! Thank you, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Cold leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast for the WIN Kelsie! With a scoop of whipped cream and I’m in!

      Reply
  8. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    November 9, 2017 at 9:51 am

    This is a great idea, Mary Ann. I bet some left over stuffing would be a good addition as well. My favorite part of a Thanksgiving are all the sides – I love all the different veggie choices.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 9:53 am

      Yes, stuffing with this would be an awesome addition Geraldine!

      Reply
  9. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:11 am

    I am so with you on the killer turkey sandwich later that night…. Elf + sandwich! Soft white bread, shredded turkey, plenty of mayo, salt & pepper. No better way to end the day! Thanks for this delicious idea!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 11:15 am

      It’s best BEST Annie! I dream about that sandwich all year long in anticipation of the big day!

      Reply
  10. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:50 am

    We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here.. But I can only imagine what a gorgeous spread you guys have on that day!! Love the amazing recipes you have been sharing! I have noted that turkey sandwich :D and this amazing salad has also been bookmarked..Since we don’t do turkey..I am going to try this with chicken soon..Fresh, wholesome and yummy! Perfect!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 11:16 am

      It’s just as delicious with chicken Deepika! Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    November 9, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Oh heck yes!! Love the pecans :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Pecans are my favorite Jennifer and they go so well in this salad!

      Reply
  12. Matt Robinson says

    November 9, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Love seeing leftover ideas like this, so perfect!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Matt! Gotta use up all that turkey!

      Reply
  13. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    November 9, 2017 at 11:59 am

    I’m a total salad person, so being able to use up leftover turkey in a salad, with pecans and grapes sounds awesome. Perfect for lunches and quick suppers! But right now, I’m really craving a turkey sandwich! Your description has my mouth watering!! Happy Thursday Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      Lol! I know, that sandwich is always so amazing Leanne! I’ve been making it the same way for years! Used to share with my Dad! He’d always say he was full, but then when I’d come into the room with mine he’d always want one! I always had an extra already made for him! I miss that!

      Reply
  14. lindsay Cotter says

    November 9, 2017 at 7:18 pm

    I’m ready for Thanksgiving solely for this purpose! LEFTOVERS! Great idea

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Gotta love the leftovers Lindsay!

      Reply
  15. Leigh Ann says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    Mary Ann, I love this idea!! What a great way to use leftover turkey this year! (And the jars are too cute!)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:19 pm

      Turkey salad is always a favorite after the holiday Leigh Ann! So happy you like this one!

      Reply
  16. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    November 9, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    Salads in a jar are the best! I can just picture myself packing this for a lunch after a big Thanksgiving meal. Wonderful flavours!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 9, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks Katherine! Hope you get a chance to try it!

      Reply
  17. Jennifer Farley says

    November 10, 2017 at 6:26 am

    Lovely group of flavors!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2017 at 7:02 am

      I agree Jennifer! I’m quite fond of this combo around the holidays!

      Reply
  18. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    November 10, 2017 at 6:59 am

    What a cute idea to meal prep your leftovers! Thanks Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2017 at 7:02 am

      You know we’re all going to have some extra turkey, so these are perfect grab and go jars for work!

      Reply
  19. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

    November 11, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    What a great lunch idea and the perfect way to reinvent those turkey leftovers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 11, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      These are perfect for grab and go lunches for work!

      Reply
  20. Natasha Minocha says

    November 12, 2017 at 3:17 am

    Absolutely sold on this salad MaryAnn ! I’d love to try this out with chicken as we don’t get turkey here!xx

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 12, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      Yay Tahsa!! Equally as delish with chicken.

      Reply
  21. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    November 12, 2017 at 2:22 pm

    Thanksgiving leftovers are pretty great. I love how you’ve put this salad together in a jar! It would be perfect for taking to work for my lunch. The grapes and pecans are a perfect balance with the turkey and cranberries.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Perfect for work Kathy! So easy and the turkey salad is always a favorite.

      Reply
  22. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    November 12, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    Well I now DEFINITELY need to save some leftover turkey for this – it looks amazing, Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 13, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Yay! Go for it Kate. It’s delicious!

      Reply
  23. Cindy says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I love this for the day after T-day. This year I am hosting, and my family will be gushing over this refreshing change-up with sweet grapes and that sweet jar. (Also loved those forks – you don’t miss any details).

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 14, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Everyone is sure to have leftovers! Perhaps people can bring these portable little jars to all the Black Friday events?! Enjoy! I couldn’t resist that wooden silverware!

      Reply

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