Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad in a Jar

Name: Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad in a Jar
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 to 3 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; SALAD:; 4 cups cubed cooked turkey; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large apple, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup green grapes, halved; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach

Layer up a delicious take-anywhere lunch with this adaptation of a turkey and apple salad inspired by a recipe from Nancy Heishman of Las Vegas, Nevada. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 to 3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALAD:
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Place turkey in a large bowl; sprinkle with seasonings and toss to combine. In a separate bowl, toss chopped apple with lemon juice.
In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: orange juice mixture, seasoned turkey, apple, grapes, oranges, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and arugula. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine.

Test Kitchen tips

Check out Nancy's original Turkey and Apple Arugula Salad if you're feeding a crowd.

This salad works equally well if you have leftover roast chicken.