Smoked turkey, carrot, and raisin salad

6
Points®
Total Time
7 min
Prep
7 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Bring Southern flare to your table in just seven minutes with this simple no-cook salad. Smoked turkey is the star with a creamy lemon dressing, sweet raisins and carrots atop crunchy romaine. The peanut topping adds a more crunch and another level of flavors. This recipe makes a wonderful light lunch, ready in a snap. Add 1 red apple, diced, to the turkey mixture for extra crunch and even more fresh flavor. Swap arugula for the romaine to add a little bite of heat and an elevated flavor.

Ingredients

Fat free mayonnaise

cup(s)

Lemon zest

1 tsp

Fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp

Table salt

½ tsp

Black pepper

tsp

Cooked turkey breast with skin

6 oz, smoked variety, diced

Carrots

6 medium, shredded (about 3 cups)

Raisins

cup(s)

Romaine lettuce

8 cup(s), shredded

Raw peanuts

¼ cup(s), unsalted variety

Instructions

  1. To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add the turkey, carrots, and raisins to the dressing; toss to coat.
  3. Divide the salad greens evenly among 4 plates. Top with the turkey mixture and sprinkle evenly with the peanuts. Yields about 3 cups per serving.