Day After Thanksgiving Fiesta Turkey Salad Leftover

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a vibrant and healthy creation with this Day After Thanksgiving Fiesta Turkey Salad! Packed with shredded turkey, hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this Tex-Mex-inspired dish breathes new life into your holiday meal. A zesty lime dressing infused with cumin and smoked paprika ties everything together, while fresh cilantro and optional jalapeño add bold, aromatic flair. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips or atop crisp romaine lettuce for a satisfying meal that’s as colorful as it is delicious. Perfect for using up leftovers, this gluten-free and customizable salad will have everyone going back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
• 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Corn, cooked or canned (drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large Avocado, diced
• 1 small Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
• 2 medium Lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0 optional Tortilla chips or romaine lettuce (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded turkey, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Step 2

If desired, add the diced jalapeño for a spicy kick.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in the diced avocado just before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately with tortilla chips for a crunchy contrast or over a bed of romaine lettuce for a low-carb option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1919.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2394.4

Total Fat 99.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 583.3mg	0%
Sodium 2283.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 233.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 368.4mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 5165.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 24.8%