Turkey and Apple Salad over Watercress

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Salad

• 3  cups  cooked turkey, diced
• 2  apples, cored and diced
• 2  cups celery, thinly sliced
• 3  tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup dried tart cherries or 1⁄4 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 almonds (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.