Curried Turkey Salad

Name: Curried Turkey Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed cooked turkey; 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt; 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional; 1/2 cup salted peanuts

In East Alton, Illinois, Jo Crouch blends leftover turkey with grapes, peanuts and celery, then ties it together with a creamy curry dressing. The colorful combination's great for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
4 celery ribs, chopped
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grapes and celery. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and sugar if desired. Pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in the peanuts.

Originally published as Curried Turkey Salad in Quick Cooking November/December 2001