Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked turkey, shredded; 1 medium endive, cut into julienne strips; 1 green apple, thinly diced; ¾ cup diced celery; 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; 1 cup tightly packed watercress leaf; 13 currants; ⅓ cup madeira wine; ⅓ cup walnut or pecan pieces; ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; ¼ cup Applejack; 1 extra-large egg yolk; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ⅔ cup soy oil; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche

Servings: persons

1 lb smoked turkey, shredded
1 medium endive, cut into julienne strips
1 green apple, thinly diced
¾ cup diced celery
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
1 cup tightly packed watercress leaf
13 currants
⅓ cup madeira wine
⅓ cup walnut or pecan pieces
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ cup Applejack
1 extra-large egg yolk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅔ cup soy oil
2 tablespoons creme fraiche

1
Soak currants in the Madeira wine for 30 minutes and then drain, reserving Madeira.
2
In a small stainless steel or enameled skillet, over medium heat, reduce the Madeira, orange juice and applejack to 2 tablespoons only.
3
Transfer to a small container and cool.
4
Add the remaining mayonnaise ingredients: lemon juice, egg yolk, salt and pepper in a food processor and process in food processor or blender.
5
Add oil and process or blend to make mayonnaise.
6
Transfer to a bowl and add the creme fraiche.
7
Skin the turkey and trim of any dry edges and shred into pieces.
8
Mix with endive, apple, celery, watercress, grapes, currants and walnuts.
9
Toss the mayonnaise gently into the turkey mixed with endive, apple, etc.
10
Serve immediately or chill for 2 hours.
11
This will last well for 24 hours in the refrigerator, covered.

801

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb smoked turkey, shredded, 1 medium endive, cut into julienne strips, 1 green apple, thinly diced, ¾ cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Turkey Waldorf Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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