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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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 Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 06:36:25 AM
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I found this recipe from Prevention magazine in my emails this morning! It sound just scrumptious! Part of eating better for me, is finding recipes that tantalize my taste buds. =)
Harvest Salad Recipe
This main dish salad recipe will satisfy your taste buds with turkey, apples, walnuts, blue cheese, dried fruits, and a flavorful dressing.
harvest
The dried fruit adds texture to the dressing and flavor to the salad. Dried apricots instead of the cherries in the dressing and salad would add a boost of beta-carotene.
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
DRESSING
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons tart dried cherries or dried cranberries
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
SALAD
8 cups mesclun or other baby lettuce
2 medium apples, chopped
8 ounces smoked or regular cooked turkey breast, cut into 1/2" pieces, or 6 ounces canned salmon, drained
1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup tart dried cherries or dried cranberries
1. To make the dressing: Place the orange juice and dried cherries or cranberries in a microwaveable bowl. Heat until warm, about 30 seconds. Add the oil and vinegar. Blend or process until smooth but slightly chunky. Refrigerate.
2. To make the salad: Toss the mesclun or lettuce, apples, turkey or salmon, walnuts, onion, blue cheese, and dried cherries or cranberries in a large bowl. Add the dressing.
Nutrition info per serving (3 cups): Calories 330, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Dietary Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, Calcium 10%
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
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Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 5:02:19 PM
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sounds delish!
i hate to admit that i very often do NOT even open those emails...dunno why!
Farmgirl # 2139
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 5:44:00 PM
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thanks for sharing Annika - that sounds really good. I'd like it with grilled chicken I think. Might give it a try :)
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
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herblady55
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
Louisville
Ohio(Stark Co)
USA
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Posted - Sep 05 2011 : 8:13:37 PM
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mmmmmmmmm.....that sounds yummy! Gonna try it! I'm thinking I'll try cranberries and apricots and plain turkey but Smoked Gouda instead of bluecheese! Wow! This is so versitile! Thanks Annika!
Sister-chick# 905(Sept.14th 2009)
Judy
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craftbug
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patsy
Clarkson
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2011 : 07:07:03 AM
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This DOES sound good, makes my mouth water reading it. :) thanks for sharing.
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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Sep 08 2011 : 05:33:52 AM
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YUM! Thanks for sharing it! Glad to see you back on the forum, Annika. I've missed you. I will email you and say "Hi"!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Welcome fall with this tasty salad!
