Smoked Turkey and Jarlsberg Salad

Submitted by gailanng

"From cooking legend Betty Crocker. She knows how to cook!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs smoked turkey breast, cut into 1x 1/4-inch strips (5 cups)
• 2 cups jarlsberg cheese (8 ounces) or 2 cups swiss cheese, cut into 1x 1/4-inch strips (8 ounces)
• 2 cups red seedless grapes, whole (can sub 1 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries ) or 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half (can sub 1 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries )
• 1 1⁄2 cups slivered almonds, toasted (see 'how to' below)
• 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise or 2/3 cup salad dressing
• 2⁄3 cup sour cream
• 2 -4 tablespoons milk
• salt and pepper
• lettuce, if desired

directions

1. Mix turkey, cheese, grapes and almonds in very large (4-quart) bowl.
2. Mix remaining ingredients except lettuce in medium bowl. Pour over turkey mixture; mix gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce.
3. How to Toast Nuts: To toast nuts, spread them in an ungreased shallow pan and bake at 350 degrees for 6 - 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until light brown. Or sprinkle in an ungreased heavy skillet and cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.