Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy the day with family and friends! We are off to Moab for some Thanksgiving riding and hiking, but I wanted to post one more recipe to put your turkey leftovers to good use. Enjoy!
Compliments of marksdailyapple.com


Crisp Apple and Turkey Salad

2 c leftover turkey cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups apple, cored and diced
¼ cup golden raisins (yes, they’re kind of high in sugar, but when used in moderation – such as in this dish – they can be part of the Primal lifestyle)
2 tbsp mayonnaise (extra credit if you make your own)
2 tbsp plain yogurt
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine mayo, yogurt, and spices. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine turkey, celery, apple and raisins. Fold in yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper and serve atop a salad of mixed greens and tomatoes.
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11 comments:

  1. Jackie BNovember 28, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Thanks for the great recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. We tried it today for lunch, and it was fabulous. I made one minor change. I am not a fan of raisins so I substituted grapes.
    Jackie

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  2. AnonymousNovember 28, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Great for Thanksgiving leftover and it's yummy too! Angie

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  3. MariaNovember 28, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Great comments! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 28, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Very yummy! Turkey with a sweet crunch is a great combo. Thanks for the idea for those leftovers.
    Cheryl-

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  5. MariaNovember 28, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Cheryl,
    You could also add some roasted almonds or other preferred nut into the mix!

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  6. UnknownNovember 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I didn't get to make this recipe, however, I did get to eat something similar to it at work. Today, I cooked turkey breast with asparagus and onions....stir-fry style. I had to keep it simple since my time is limited this weekend. I'm going to try this on monday since we still have plenty of turkey breast.

    Thanks for all you do Maria!!!!

    Vina

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  7. AnonymousNovember 29, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Love it, Love it! This kind of salad is my favorite...thanks for the great idea for leftovers, it was yummy!

    Rebekah

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  8. MariaNovember 29, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Anytime, Vina!

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  9. BanuNovember 29, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Yummy! Tried this today, getting tired of Turkey sandwhiches. Had to pay attention to portion to make it Zone perfect :) but it fits right in to the Zone so thanks for all the great recipes!

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  10. ncronnellyNovember 29, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    Maria-
    This is perfect for a quick lunch. Thank you, I really enjoy all the information you share. Nicole

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  11. UnknownNovember 29, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Awesome recipe, loved the grape idea! Carol

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