Turkey Fruit Salad
This salad is a great way to use leftover turkey. The fruit makes it refreshing, and the apples and toasted nuts give it a nice crunch. Just serve it with rolls or breadsticks to make a lovely lunch.
-Mary Anne Mayberry, Fairmont, Minnesota8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 cup chopped unpeeled apple
- 1 cup grape halves
- 1 can (8-1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey and ginger. Stir in
- the turkey, oranges, apple, grapes and pineapple. Cover and
- refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.
- Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 280 calories, 18 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 104 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.