If you’re anything like this family, you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey in your refrigerator, which is great! I mean, I don’t have to cook for days and after such a grand feast (and all that time spent doing dishes– blah!), we all need to kick back for a few days.
Leftovers are the best when it comes to this fall holiday.
Except for one thing: I get bored.
I get bored with the same cranberries and mashed potatoes over and over and over again. I get bored with turkey for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I think I dreamt about turkey last night. That is how much a part of my life it is right now. Yes, these leftovers are yummy and so easy (they’re literally just sitting there waiting to be consumed), but I’ve eaten them for 4 days and it’s time for something new.
Here is a bright and fresh lunch idea that transforms your leftover turkey into something even more delicious—if that’s even possible!
This Leftover Turkey Salad Sandwich recipe offers:
- Veggies
- Lean protein
- Whole grain depending on your bread choice
- Healthy fat, because, you know…. AVOCADOS! 🥑🥑🥑 (I dislike mayo and this was the obvious solution)
It is very simple and easy to adjust. You can mix and match whatever leftovers are in your refrigerator: leftover cranberries, a little stuffing or some baked squash– you name it, it will be delicious!
Got 10 minutes? You are just a chop, mix, and a serve away from finishing up those Thanksgiving leftovers.
A bright and fresh recipe that transforms your leftover turkey into something even more delicious—if that’s even possible!
- 1 cup Diced Turkey
- 1 cup Diced Celery
- 1/2 cup Diced Sweet or Red Onion
- 2 Mashed Avocados
- salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro to top (optional)
- any other leftovers (optional)-- cranberries, stuffing, baked squash...
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Chop all the ingredients.
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Mix them together in a bowl.
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Serve open face or sandwich style on your favorite bread or rolls.
Looks very delicious and such a good way to get all that turkey leftovers done with. I do not eat any kind of bread, but im sure it would be super yum on a piece of lettuce or cabbage 😀 Love your blog!!!!
It would be great in a lettuce wrap, cauliflower crust/tortilla or all by itself. Great idea! 🙂 Thanks for visiting.
YUM! This looks delish. I’m sad I didn’t have any leftovers this year!
What? No leftovers? You must have had a full house!
Such a good idea! Doing this tonight!
You won’t be disappointed! 🙌🏼
Great idea – good way to change of the turkey leftovers. Thanks for sharing!
Agreed. 😊 It’s a great way to transform that leftover turkey.
Turkey, avocado AND low cal. All things right up my alley!
I know- the avocado really makes it!