9 Great Recipes for Leftover Turkey

Incorporating unsalted butter and low-sodium broth in this recipe makes it perfect for those watching their salt intake. If you’re looking to cut down on fat, use only the white meat.

For a lighter version, substitute olive oil for the butter and replace the heavy cream with either milk or half-and-half.

Serves: 6

Calories: 320 per 1 1/2 cups serving

Try this recipe: Turkey-Broccoli Bake

Take your turkey leftovers south of the border with this recipe. Using turkey instead of beef will take off 7 grams of saturated fat, while the whole-wheat tortilla increases your fiber intake.

Serves: 4

Calories: 395 per tostada

Try this recipe: Turkey Tostadas

Wake up from your turkey-induced trance by tossing leftover sweet potatoes and turkey into this spicy dish. By using light coconut milk and no oil, you'll slash as much as 30 grams of fat and cut your sodium by a quarter.

Serves: 4

Calories: 382 per 1 cup turkey and 1 1/4 cups rice

Try this recipe: Thai Curry Turkey

Lasagna is notorious for having a lot of cheese, which is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. This recipe calls for low-fat and reduced-fat cheese, making it a much healthier option. Throw in some spinach for a great source of fiber.

Serves: 9

Calories: 283 per slice

Try this recipe: Turkey Lasagna

Pesto packs two metabolism boosters—olive oil and pine nuts. Add that to the pumpernickel bread, 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

Try this recipe: Turkey Pesto Club

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

Try this recipe: Open-Faced Turkey Sandwiches With Cranberry Chutney

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

Try this recipe: Turkey-and-Swiss Radicchio Cups

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

Try this recipe: Turkey-Boursin Wrap