Turkey & Blue Cheese Salad with Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette
by Jennifer McLagan
I like this with Belgian endive, but romaine hearts work, too.
Serves four.
To learn more, read the article:
Using Up the Turkey, Deliciously
For the salad:
2 cups 1/2-inch diced cooked turkey (about 12 oz.)
1 cup thinly sliced celery hearts, including leaves
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 sweet apple (like Mutsu or Fuji), cored and cut into
1/2-inch dice
2 oz. creamy blue cheese (try Roquefort or Maytag Blue), crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
1 large Belgian endive, separated into spears
For the vinaigrette:
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 tsp. grainy Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. tarragon vinegar
6 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, toss the turkey, celery, almonds, and apple. Add the blue cheese. In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; taste and adjust the seasonings. Pour over the turkey mixture and toss well; taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve with the endive spears on the side.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
470;
Fat
(g):
33;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
300;
Saturated Fat
(g):
7;
Protein
(g):
32;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
20;
Carbohydrates
(g):
13;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
4;
Sodium
(mg):
490;
Cholesterol
(mg):
75;
Fiber
(g):
6;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 60
, pp. 66
October 1, 2003