9 Great Recipes for Leftover Turkey

Turkey Pesto Club

Pesto packs two metabolism boosters—olive oil and pine nuts. Add that to the pumpernickel bread (a good source of Resistant Starch), the fiber-loaded apple, and the protein in leftover turkey, and you’ve got an easy-to-make, healthier club sandwich.

Serves: 1

Calories: 390 per sandwich

Mojo Turkey Tacos

Give your traditional leftovers a Mexican twist. Black beans ratchet up the protein, and fresh avocado offers nearly 20 essential nutrients, including super-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Serves: 4

Open-Faced Turkey Sandwiches With Cranberry Chutney

Try this relatively light sandwich when you don't want a hefty version that will weigh you down. The Dijon mustard and cranberry chutney give it an extra zing you'll love, and the cheese provides a calcium boost.

Serves: 4

Calories: 317 per sandwich

Turkey-and-Swiss Radicchio Cups

Combine your turkey with cheese and Granny Smith apple matchsticks for a fresh and crunchy lunch. Fill the crispy radicchio leaves evenly with the apple mixture and turkey slices, and garnish with chives.

Serves: 4

Calories: 102 per 2 radicchio cups

Turkey-Boursin Wrap

Assorted veggies freshen up leftover turkey in this healthy wrap. Cabbage and plum tomatoes are antioxidant-rich, and carrots provide a full day's worth of vitamin A. Spread one tablespoon of Boursin cheese on spinach or tomato-basil tortillas for added color and flavor.

Serves: 6

Calories: 276 per wrap
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