It's over. You made it through. The family. The travel. The food. Done. (Until next month when you have to do it again. With the added joy of gift giving.) Now you have a fridge full of leftover turkey your aunt made you bring home (because you're looking too thin) and you're not sure you can look at another piece of white meat, let alone try to choke down another bite.

Rather than leave it in there until it turns green and starts to decompose, turn it into something you will eat. Something other than the dry (and quickly getting dryer) slab of roasted poultry it is now.

Turkey salad is the way to go. Other ingredients in the mix will add flavor and moisture. And it's versatile, perfect for any situation. You can throw it on a sub roll with some cranberry sauce for lunch. Or grab some crackers and have it as a snack. Or line a couple of plates with lettuce leaves and top each with a scoop for a quick, healthy dinner she'll love.

BG's What Am I Gonna Do With All This Turkey? Salad

You'll need:
3 cups cooked turkey, chopped
1/2 cup light mayo
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3-4 green onions, chopped
2-3 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (optional, but adds color)
Salt and pepper to taste

Put everything in a large mixing bowl, and mix until thoroughly coated. Boom. Done.

This basic recipe is to get you going. If you're feeling adventurous, add some chopped bacon. Or some diced apples with walnuts or pecans. Even grapes work. The idea is to create something different, interesting, and flavorful that you'll actually eat. Because your mother would be very upset if she knew you were wasting food.