Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Turkey 'n Grape Salad

Turkey is great, but if you have a bit too much 
left over from when it was originally served, here
 is the perfect way to "change" 
the look and taste of it.


Rather than eat this as a salad on a bed of lettuce, I 
brought back a good memory--  How?  At noon, I piled this 
goodness between two slices of bread.  (A croissant would have 
been even better-- that would have been more similar to a 
chicken/grape salad sandwich* I bought at some of the
Arby's restaurants in years gone by.) 


Ingredients:   This makes about 5 servings of 1 cup each. 

  • 4 cups cubed/cooked turkey breast.  (I used a mixture of light and dark meat.)
  • 1/2 pound green grapes, halved.
  • 1 and 1/3 cups finely diced celery.
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped and toasted pecans (I didn't toast mine.)
  • 1 green onion, finely sliced (about 1/8 cup of finely diced onions would work, too).
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
  • 1/3 cup of chicken broth (I did not use this, because I didn't want to open a larger container.)
  • 1/8 cup of vinaigrette.  (If you don't have this on hand, google for a "substitute.)
  • 1 scant teaspoon prepared yellow mustard.
  • Salt, to taste
Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grapes, celery, pecans and onions.  
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, broth, vinaigrette and mustard until smooth.\Pour over turkey mixture and mix well.
  3. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers.


*  You can find a more simple "copycat" of Arby's Chicken/Grape Salad sandwich here: 

 http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/copycat-of-arbys-chicken-salad-sandwich-388944

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