Raspberry-Turkey Spinach Salad
Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida says: "This flavorful fruity salad’s a favorite for lunch on hot summer days. Chicken is easily substituted for turkey…and strawberry preserves and berries for raspberry in the dressing.”
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups cubed cooked smoked turkey
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup red raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Directions
- Divide the spinach, turkey, onion, raspberries and oranges among four
- serving plates. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the preserves,
- vinegar and peel until preserves are melted, stirring once; cool
- slightly. Drizzle over salads. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 259 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 666 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fruit.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.