Green Pesto Turkey Salad With Pine Nuts (Leftover)

Submitted by English_Rose

"This looks and tastes stunning yet takes no time at all to prepare – perfect for an informal picnic lunch with friends. Great way to use christmas leftover turkey."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3⁄4 lb cooked turkey breast, roughly chopped
• 3 ounces roasted red peppers, from a jar, sliced
• 1 small iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 ounce pine nuts, toasted
• French bread
• lemon, to serve

directions

1. Place the mayonnaise in a jug with the pesto, chives, parsley, scallions and half the Parmesan cheese. Whisk in the vinegar and water to make a loose dressing and season to taste.
2. Toss together the chopped turkey, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and pine nuts in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. To serve, pile onto plates and serve with crusty French bread and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.