Smoked Turkey Salad with Cashews and Sherry Dressing

Culinary Setting
Professional
Meal Type
Salad
Servings
12
Product
Smoked Turkey

Ingredients

1-1/2 c mayonnaise

1/2 c medium dry sherry

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

2-1/4 lbs SMOKED TURKEY, diced

1-1/2 lbs seedless California grapes

1 qt celery, sliced thin

1/2 c scallions, sliced

1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped fine

1 c salted cashew pieces, roasted

Directions

Sherry Dressing

Mix together mayonnaise, sherry, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Hold covered in the refrigerator.

Salad Assembly

Toss together turkey, grapes, celery, scallions and parsley.

Cover and hold for service, no longer than 3-4 hours.

At time of service, toss in cashews. Add sherry dressing, mixing with all other ingredients.

In addition to a great salad entree, the recipe can be used as a sandwich filling or in pastry as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Total Calories 410

Calories from Fat 260

Total Fat 29 g

% Daily Total Fat 45

Saturated Fat 4 g

% Daily Saturated Fat 20

Cholesterol 45 g

% Daily Cholesterol 15

Sodium 1480 mg

% Daily Sodium 62

Total Carbohydrates 19 g

% Daily Total Carbohydrates 6

Dietary Fiber 2 g

% Daily Dietary Fiber 8

Sugars 12 g

Protein 20 g

% Daily Protein 10

% Daily Vitamin C 20

% Daily Calcium 4

% Daily Iron 10