Turkey Salad with a Hint of Chipotles Habanero and Curry

Elevate your leftover turkey game with this bold and creamy Turkey Salad with a Hint of Chipotles Habanero and Curry. This recipe masterfully blends shredded turkey with a silky dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a touch of freshly squeezed lime juice for tangy brightness. The heat from minced chipotle peppers and habanero is balanced by aromatic curry powder, creating a flavor-packed profile that’s both smoky and subtly spiced. Crunchy celery, crisp green onions, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add texture and vibrant freshness, while a quick chill in the fridge ensures the flavors meld to perfection. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or spooned over a bed of greens, this turkey salad is a quick 15-minute dish that reinvents leftovers into a sensational meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
• 0.5 pepper Habanero pepper (minced, seeds removed for less heat)
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (diced)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced chipotle peppers, minced habanero, curry powder, and lime juice. Mix well to create a smooth dressing.

Step 2

Add the shredded or chopped turkey to the bowl and toss until evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 3

Fold in the chopped green onions, diced celery, and freshly chopped cilantro, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for your preferred flavor balance.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the turkey salad chilled as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoy it on its own over a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1240.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2987.4

Total Fat 204.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 830.9mg	0%
Sodium 3086.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 8.4g
Protein 222.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 333.0mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 2685.2mg	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: 61.8%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 8.3%