Turkey and Apple Salad over Watercress

Cookgirl's Note:

For your next protein fix! A good Vitamin C boost, too! The dried fruit and almonds are my addition. I used a variety of locally grown apples in this salad. From a copy of Good Food magazine February 1988. Update 28 May 2009: Since posting this recipe, I have reduced the oil by half.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

Salad

• 3 cups cooked turkey , diced
• 2 apples , cored and diced
• 2 cups celery , thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley , finely minced
• ¼ cup dried tart cherries or ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups watercress , washed and dried thoroughly

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt , to taste
• cracked black pepper , to taste

Garnish

• lime wedge
• toasted slivered almond (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine the turkey, apples, celery, parsley and dried fruit.
2. Arrange the watercress on a large serving platter.
3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the turkey/apple mixture.
4. Arrange the salad mixture on top of the watercress.
5. Garnish with lime wedges and a sprinkle of toasted slivered almonds.

Reviews

[Brooke the Cook in WI]

A pleasant summer-time salad - I enjoyed the tart dried cherries with the turkey and apples and it combined well with the lime dressing; however, I felt the dressing had too much oil and I had already cut the amount in half! I did enjoy the fresh lime juice. I used the optional sliced almonds and agree that they should be optional as they didn't lend themselves to the salad much. All in all, made a refreshing salad for our lunch today with ingredients I always have around! Made for My 3-Chefs.