Health Recipes
Greens with Smoked Turkey, Apples and Walnuts
This meal-in-one salad combines the wonderful flavors and textures of caramelized nuts, greens and apples in a light curry dressing. Tuna can be substituted for turkey. Serve with fresh, crusty whole grain bread.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp (25g) walnuts, pieces
- 2 Tbsp (25g) honey
- 8 cups (455g) red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces
- 1 apple, chopped (any sweet variety)
- 6 ounces (170g) smoked turkey breast, cut into 1-inch (3cm) pieces
- 1/4 cup (45g) red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60mL) fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp (30mL) virgin olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp (1g) curry powder
- 1/4 tsp (2g) sea salt or Bragg Liquid Amino
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Prepare dressing: In a jar or small bowl, mix together lemon juice, oil, garlic, curry powder, sea salt and pepper.
Prepare caramelized walnuts: Combine honey and walnuts in a heavy skillet. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until all the sugar has melted onto the walnuts and they are brown. Remove from hot pan and cool. If prepared ahead, store in an air-tight container.
Assemble salad: Combine greens, apple, smoked turkey (or tuna) and red onion. Toss gently with curry dressing. Portion salad onto plates and sprinkle with caramelized waltnuts.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 243
- Total Fat: 13g
- % Calories from fat: 47%
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrate: 19g
- Cholesterol: 29mg
- Sodium: 139mg