Wild Turkey (or chicken) Salad Recipe For Sandwiches

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This turkey salad is a crowd-pleaser. Every time I make it, people ask for the recipe. It’s got a great mix of textures and flavours, and it comes together fast. It’s perfect for meal prep, lunches, snacks, or bringing to a BBQ.

Plus, it’s flexible. Want to season your turkey breast before cooking? Go for it. I usually rub mine down with poultry seasoning and dill, but salt and pepper does the trick too.

This is a terrific way to use your turkey season harvest.

This creamy turkey salad recipe makes enough for about six sandwiches and works perfectly with wild turkey breast, chicken breast, or even rotisserie chicken if you're short on time. You'll need 1 pound of cooked and shredded turkey or chicken, 4 diced celery stalks, 2 tablespoons of diced dill pickles, ¾ cup of shredded old cheddar, ¾ cup of mayo, 2 teaspoons of dried dill, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. For extra flavour, you can optionally rub the meat with 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning before cooking.

To make the salad, start by cooking your turkey or chicken. You can toss the breast into a slow cooker and let it cook on low for about 3 to 4 hours until it’s nice and tender. For extra flavour, you can rub the meat with poultry seasoning and dill beforehand, or just stick with salt and pepper. Once it’s cooked, shred the meat with two forks. Allow the shredded meat to cool a bit so it doesn't melt the cheese when adding the rest of the ingredients.

While the meat is cooling, dice the celery and pickles and shred your cheddar. In a large bowl, combine the shredded meat, celery, pickles, cheddar, mayo, dried dill, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until it’s well combined and creamy. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours come together, then serve it cold.

This salad is super versatile and there are so many great ways to serve it. I like it piled onto toasted sandwich bread or a bun, but you can also have it wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, scooped up with crackers or fresh veggies, or served as a side dish at a summer BBQ. Whether you’re working through your wild game freezer stash or just need a quick way to use up leftover chicken, this turkey salad is a solid option.