Turkey Salad Sandwiches - A Delicious Leftover Makeover

 Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious food. But sometimes, the aftermath of the feast leaves us with the dilemma of mountains of leftover turkey. Fear not, food lovers! Today we're transforming those leftovers into something new and exciting: Turkey Salad Sandwiches! These sandwiches are not your average lunchbox fare. They are packed with flavor and texture, making them a satisfying and delicious way to use up your leftover turkey. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked and shredded turkey.
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery.
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion.
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices of your favorite bread (toasted or untoasted)
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)
• Avocado slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, celery, and red onion.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the turkey mixture and stir until well combined.
4. Toast your bread if desired.
5. Spread a generous amount of turkey salad on each slice of bread.
6. Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, avocado slices, or any other desired toppings.
7. Enjoy!

Tips:

• For a creamier turkey salad, add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise.
• If you like a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the turkey salad.
• You can use any type of bread you like for these sandwiches. I like to use sourdough or rye bread, but white or wheat bread would also work well.
• Get creative with your toppings! Other delicious options include:
  • Chopped hard-boiled eggs.
  • Chopped green grapes.
  • Chopped dried cranberries.
  • Sliced cucumbers.
  • Sprouts

Additional notes:

• This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free if you use gluten-free bread and dairy-free mayonnaise.
• It is also keto-friendly if you use a low-carb bread.

Conclusion:

Turkey Salad Sandwiches are a simple yet satisfying way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers. They are perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a picnic. So get creative, experiment with different toppings, and enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!