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Greens with Smoked Turkey, Apples and Walnuts

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Servings: 4

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This meal-in-one salad combines the wonderful flavors and textures of caramelized nuts, greens and apples in a light curry dressing. Tuna or chicken can be substituted for turkey. Serve with fresh, crusty bread.

Ingredients

3 Tbs walnuts, pieces
2 Tbs sugar
8 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 apple, chopped (any sweet variety)
6 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 1-inch (3cm) pieces
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Prepare dressing: In a jar or small bowl, mix together lemon juice, oil, garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper.
Prepare caramelized walnuts: Combine sugar and walnuts in a heavy skillet. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until all the sugar has melted onto the walnuts and they are brown. Remove from hot pan and cool. If prepared ahead, store in an air-tight container.
Assemble salad: Combine greens, apple, smoked turkey (or tuna) and red onion. Toss gently with curry dressing. Portion salad onto plates and sprinkle with caramelized walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 209

Calories from Fat 96 (46%)

(17%)Total Fat 11g

(7%)Saturated Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

(7%)Cholesterol 20mg

(27%)Sodium 650mg

(11%)Potassium 384mg

Total Carbohydrate 19g

(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 10g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(23%)Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.

	Search Content Greens with Smoked Turkey, Apples and Walnuts Related recipes: Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Low-Carbohydrate, Wheat-Free Quick Facts Servings: 4 Sides & Desserts Wild Mushroom Soup With Chive Cream And Madeira Pasta Salad with Asparagus Search for Special Diet Recipes Wine Pairings Auxerrois Pinot Noir This meal-in-one salad combines the wonderful flavors and textures of caramelized nuts, greens and apples in a light curry dressing. Tuna or chicken can be substituted for turkey. Serve with fresh, crusty bread. Ingredients 3 Tbs walnuts, pieces 2 Tbs sugar 8 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces 1 apple, chopped (any sweet variety) 6 oz smoked turkey breast, cut into 1-inch (3cm) pieces 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Dressing:1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs olive oil 1 clove minced garlic 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/4 tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions Prepare dressing: In a jar or small bowl, mix together lemon juice, oil, garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper. Prepare caramelized walnuts: Combine sugar and walnuts in a heavy skillet. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until all the sugar has melted onto the walnuts and they are brown. Remove from hot pan and cool. If prepared ahead, store in an air-tight container. Assemble salad: Combine greens, apple, smoked turkey (or tuna) and red onion. Toss gently with curry dressing. Portion salad onto plates and sprinkle with caramelized walnuts. Nutrition Facts Calories 209 Calories from Fat 96 (46%) (17%)Total Fat 11g (7%)Saturated Fat 1g Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g (7%)Cholesterol 20mg (27%)Sodium 650mg (11%)Potassium 384mg Total Carbohydrate 19g (15%)Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars 10g Sugar Alcohols 0g (23%)Protein 12g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods. Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.