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This Thanksgiving leftover salad is the perfect way to use up the mishmash of leftovers from Thanksgiving in a recipe that feels completely different from the big Thursday feast.
It has all the flavors of Thanksgiving but it’s a salad, so you’ll feel great about eating lighter after having overindulged (oh, that’s just me?) on the holiday itself.
Thanksgiving Leftover Salad
The inspiration for this Thanksgiving leftover salad came from reading 10 Things to Make With Your Leftovers from Thanksgiving on the Food Lion Fresh Ideas blog.
We usually just microwave our leftovers and get sick of them after a few days, but after reading the Fresh Ideas article, I was inspired to try something new. It has ideas for using up cranberry sauce, a white turkey chili recipe and so much more.
So when you get tired of those leftovers, don’t throw them out!
Try something new instead… like this Thanksgiving leftovers salad.
To make the salad, choose your favorite greens and start adding your leftovers.
For my salad, I began with leftover turkey slices, dried cranberries, celery (extra from making stuffing) and shredded cheese.
And don’t be afraid to use your cooked veggies! I had some spiced butternut squash and corn which made wonderful additions to the salad.
I also took my extra dinner rolls and cut them into cubes. Then I drizzled on some olive oil, salt, pepper and rubbed sage and baked them in the oven until they were brown and crispy.
Tip: Don’t underbake them or they’ll get mushy too quickly in your salad.
Making a salad from Thanksgiving leftovers is going to be my new post-Thanksgiving tradition!
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Wren says
I adore this option for leftovers! Normally its sandwiches and reheating sides for me! This is a nice change of pace and I will have to give it a go!
Toni says
This is such a great leftover recipe! Thank you!
Eileen M Loya says
Looks like a really healthy and delicious way to make use of the leftovers. I can do this with other meats too. I like how you made your bread rolls crunchy. I will copy that idea!
Catalina says
Such a great idea to use the leftovers! Who doesn’t love a good salad?
Alicia Gonzalez says
I always make soup, but salad sounds so much easier and honestly, more enticiing! Plus, I love fresh croutons so this dish is a winner!
Ruth I says
This is just going to save me a lot of money. It’s just a waste when there is so much leftover. I am definitely giving this a try, will always do.
katrina Kroeplin says
oreo pudding cake?!? yes please. that looks so good.
Fatima Torres says
Such a colorful display for the holidays! I love that you were able to showcase some of the items available this season at Food Lion.
Stefani Tolson says
I have never make a leftover salad but I like the idea!
Heather says
There are so many things I’ve seen done with Thanksgiving leftovers but never a salad. That is genius! Can’t wait to try it.
Joanna Clute says
I wish a meal like this could be a year round thing. This salad looks absolutely amazing!
Celebrate Woman Today says
What a beautiful, colorful bowl to decorate the Thanksgiving table! I love all the ingredients!
Amy says
Ok, this salad looks so good! Yummy! I have not eaten dinner and could totally go for a bowl of this about now!
Krystel says
Need to save this because there really is so much leftovers after Thanksgiving. This looks so good
Shannon Gauger says
I never thought about doing a leftover salad! What a wonderful idea, it look so good. I want it right now!
Stacie says
This is the healthiest Thanksgiving letovers recipe I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait to try this. It’s a lot better than the calorie-dense recipes I usually make after Thanksgiving.
robin rue says
That is such a good idea. I am traveling for Thanksgiving this year, so no turkey for me, but I am looking forward to making one after I get back.