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Turkey Waldorf Wraps are loadedย with tender roasted turkey, shredded cheese and a light, fruity Waldorf Salad rolled up in a simple Lavash flatbread.
First, if you’re having company for the Thanksgiving holiday, hang on to this recipe! ย This is a super easy way to feed a group without everybody making a giant mess in your kitchen. ย I’d be willing to bet you already have most of the ingredients in your refrigerator and pantry. ย Made with leftover roasted holiday turkey and a simple Waldorf Salad, all you need to add is some lettuce, a sandwich wrap and your favorite shredded cheese.
Sliced deli meat or rotisserie chicken are great substitutes for roasted turkey so no worries if you skipped itย this year.
The easy Waldorf Salad comes together in minutes with toasted walnuts, dried cherries, cranberries or raisins, mayonnaise or yogurt, chopped celery, sliced grapes, lemon juice and a diced apple.
This recipe makes aboutย 12 (3-inch) wraps enough toย feed 6-8 hungry, post-Thanksgiving, black Friday shoppers. ย You may not need thatย many turkey wraps soย no worries, the Waldorf Salad makes a terrific side for all your leftovers. ย Pack a few Turkey Waldorf Wraps in a ziplock bag and send them with your out of town guests forย their journey home. ย They are easy to eat and stay deliciously fresh for hours.
Finally, the Waldorf Salad gives the wraps a light fresh taste, with plenty of crispy crunch from the walnuts, celery and diced apple. ย Loaded on a healthy whole wheat wrap, nobody will mind getting away from the heavy gravy topped casseroles we enjoyed on Thanksgiving!
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Turkey Waldorf Wraps
Ingredients
For the Waldorf Salad:
- ยผ cup dried cherries, cranberries or raisins
- โ cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt, or a combination of both
- Juice of ยฝ a lemon
- ยฝ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper more or less to taste
- ยฝ cup diced celery
- ยฝ cup halved seedless grapes, I used red but any variety will do
- 1 sweet red apple, cored and diced
- โ cup toasted chopped walnuts
For the wraps:
- ยฝ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 large lettuce leaves
- 2 cups diced roasted turkey
- 4 Lavash Flatbreads approximately 9.5" x 12"
Instructions
- Place the dried cherries in a coffee mug and pour hot water over the cherries to cover. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes then drain. Place the cherries on a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- To prepare the Waldorf Salad combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. With a rubber spatula, blend until smooth.
- Add the cherries, celery, grapes, apple and walnuts to the mayonnaise mixture. Fold to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare the wraps, line one flatbread with 3 lettuce leaves. Place about ยผ cup of diced turkey in a line down one short side of the wrap. Place the shredded cheese in a line next to the turkey, and about ยฝ cup of the Waldorf Salad next to the cheese leaving one short end without ingredients. Starting on the end with the turkey, roll the wrap up tightly. Slice the wrap into three 3-inch pieces.
- Wrap each sandwich with parchment paper strips and twine to secure or use a large toothpick to hold the wrap in place.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
- To toast the walnuts, place them in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes or until starting to brown on the edges. Cool.
- We used Lavash Flatbread with flax, oat bran and whole wheat but your favorite flatbread or sandwich roll-up will do. Make sure it is thin and will roll easily.
- If you don't have leftover roasted turkey, you can use deli meat or a rotisserie chicken with great results.
- Substitute low-fat mayonnaise or use a combination of mayonnaise and low-fat plain yogurt if desired.
- Serving size based on - 2 (3-inch) wraps per person
Nutrition
Here are a few more recipes for your leftover turkey:
- Turkey, Apple & Cheese Panini ~ from @Saving Room for Dessert
- Turkey Corn Chowder ~ from Diethood
- Creamy White (leftover) Turkey Chili ~ from The View from Great Island
- Top 10 Dinners Using Leftover Turkey ~ from Simply Fresh Dinners
I’m off to the kitchen to startย prepping my Thanksgiving dinner! ย I’ll make one last (crazy) trip to the grocery store today for all those last minute items. ย It’s also time to get the china and crystal out of the cabinet and set a pretty table for my family. ย Thank you all so much for stopping by. ย I’m very thankful you took a few minutes out of your busy day to visit. ย I hope you and your family have a fantastic Thanksgiving! ย I’ll be back on Friday with some new and wonderful Christmas cookies to share. ย Happy Thanksgiving!
Tricia
Susan
I still have a little turkey breast left from Thanksgiving so this sounds like a delicious, light dinner tonight! Great recipe, Tricia!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Susan – I want to make these again ๐
Liz Berg
We have LOADS of leftover turkey and your wraps look amazing! So elegant and tasty—I love the option of combining mayo and yogurt. Perfect. Hope your Thanksgiving was lovely!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Liz – just finished the dishes and am sitting down to rest. Long day with tons of wonderful food. I may not cook for a week! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving too. Thanks for stopping by!
cheri
Hi Tricia, I’ve been to the market 3 times today, time to start getting serious in the kitchen. Love your turkey waldorf wraps, they look so fresh and delicious. Wish I had one now;)
Tricia Buice
Hi Cheri – sorry about the trips to the market – I make my husband go ๐ Thanks and I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Definitely one of the best way to use up some turkey leftovers, Tricia. They look delicious and healthy too.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Angie! Have a nice weekend.
John/Kitchen Riffs
What a terrific idea! I know what I’m having for lunch this Friday. ๐ Thanks! And Happy Thanksgiving!
Tricia Buice
Thanks John and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours ๐
Larry
Good idea Tricia and nice use of leftover turkey – ours always becomes some sort of salad.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Larry – Happy Thanksgiving!
handmade by amalia
Looks both beautiful and yummy. Happy Thanksgiving!
Amalia
xo
Tricia Buice
Hi Amalia – so glad you are back! Thanks so much ๐
Betty
Cooking a turkey just so I’ll have leftovers, and this will be a great way to use some. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! ๐
Tricia Buice
Thanks Betty … you too! I just love a turkey sandwich ๐
Jennifer
These make me want to go out and buy a turkey even though my Thanksgiving is past already. So pretty and packed with flavour! Hope you have the most wonderful Thanksgiving with your family Tricia ๐
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer! I wish we celebrated at the same time. The Canadian Thanksgiving is so early, and ours is so late – we should meet in the middle! Have a wonderful week. Have you gotten any snow yet? It’s been cold here.
Karly
You’ve just made my Thanksgiving week SO much better! This is lunchtime perfection! Cannot wait to try it out. Happy Turkey Day!!
Tricia Buice
Aww thanks Karly! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving – don’t work too hard!
Keith @ How's it Lookin?
They look delicious. Turkey wraps are always the best, thanks a lot
Tricia Buice
Thank you Keith – have a great Thanksgiving!
Becky Green
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TRICIA!!! These look SO GOOD!!! THANK YOU for the recipe! ๐
Tricia Buice
Happy Thanksgiving to you Becky. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season! It’s great to hear from you ๐
Abbe@This is How I Cook
Love this idea, Tricia! Perfect for any day as far as I’m concerned! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving with your lovely family!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Abbe! Hope your husband got home and is ready to help you with a turkey ๐ Have a wonderful holiday!
Chris Scheuer
What a great idea. I love Waldorf salad but always forget about it. This is a wonderful new twist!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Chris – hope you and Scott have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am thankful for your friendship! Blessings ๐
Monica
Great way to repurpose leftovers and such a fresh way to enjoy it, too. I love a Waldorf chicken salad and this spin with turkey into a wrap looks amazing. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. There’s so much to be thankful for!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Monica! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I’m very thankful for friends like you ๐
Dom
such a great idea for leftovers although I always thought nothing could compare with turkey, stuffing and coleslaw sandwiches but this could sway me!
Tricia Buice
Dom – would you believe my husband already called me asking if we can have coleslaw on Thanksgiving so he can try your favorite sandwich? How funny! I bet it is absolutely delicious ๐ Thanks for the suggestion from England! Have a great week and thanks again.
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
These are so fresh looking, just what I need after a week of thinking about Thanksgiving recipes! There’s a store near us that sells the most amazing flatbread, and now I know what I’m going to do with it ๐ Pinning and sharing <3
Tricia Buice
Thanks Sue – this would be so great for leftover company … I mean a great way to use leftovers. Make a platter and serve to your guests to keep them happy after the big day! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thanks very much for all your support and comments. I am thankful for you!