Sunday, September 8, 2013

Cobb-Style Turkey Salad

Cobb-Style Turkey Salad
Use up your leftover turkey in this big, hearty salad.

Ingredients:

3 cups (750 mL) shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) torn watercress leaves or arugula leaves, (optional)
1 large tomato, cubed
1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups (500 mL) cubed cooked turkey
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed
1/4 cup (60 mL) crumbled blue cheese
2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh chives or green onions
Dressing:
2 tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch granulated sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

Direction:

Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar; whisk in oil in thin steady stream.
Arrange romaine on large platter; top with watercress (if using). Arrange tomato, red pepper, turkey, avocado, cheese and eggs in piles on top. Sprinkle with chives. To serve, drizzle with dressing and toss.

Servings: 4

Source:  cbc.ca/bestrecipes

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