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I usually try to hold out as long as possible, but I finally broke down and turned my air conditioning on this week. The temps were getting a little too spicy, even for this warm weather loving girl. We had a few days where a heat advisory was in effect, and when that happens, we minimize our stove top and oven use. Those days we eat light, usually opting for simple meals that consist of sandwiches or salads. So when the high temps hit this week, I decided to serve one of my favorite Golden Blossom Honey salads: Turkey Salad with Cherries and Walnuts for dinner.
In the summer months I love topping my salads with fruits. Most restaurants in my area usually have a strawberry and nut variety on the menu, and while I do adore that combo occasionally, I actually prefer a cherry and nut blend if given the choice. That's why I heavily lean on this recipe during warm spells. The dressing is mild with a hint of tang but pairs quite well with the turkey mixture. While there is mayo in the turkey salad portion, it's not a lot so it won't sit heavy in the belly which is really important to me on those extra hot days. If you aren't a turkey fan, you can easily swap that out for ham or grilled chicken, or leave it out altogether. If you'd like to make this a complete meal without oven use, add a side of crusty bread or dinner rolls for a light, yet fulfilling meal.
Ingredients
1 pound smoked turkey breast, diced (ask the deli to slice a thick piece)
1/2 cup scallions, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise, regular or low-fat
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons SOUTHERN BLOSSOM HONEY
salt and pepper to taste
10 ounces mixed baby greens
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Are you running air conditioning daily now also?
That looks good. I just had some salad for lunch. I do run the AC it's 107F here right now.
ReplyDeleteYikes! That's hot!
DeleteGracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteNot turning the oven on in the heat is a win.
ReplyDeleteI had to turn my heater on last night. Send some of that heat up this way. It's friggin June. Went on a boat ride with the kids and we froze our butts off. Probably your fault, wishing for winter already lol
I will never wish for winter. That's the most despised season of all lmao!
DeleteI love a good poultry salad come summertime.
ReplyDeleteSalad just hits different in the summer. I eat it year round but especially love it in the warmer months.
DeleteLooks delicious.
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DeleteI just had my eye on a bag of cherries this week but left them behind. You're making me wish I'd have picked them up!! As an aside, I did get ahold of some spectacular plums though! This recipe is a good one for hot summer days (and I love hot summer days).
ReplyDeleteOoh, I am jealous. I haven't found any good plums here lately. Enjoy them enough for the both of us!
DeleteDid I not comment on this one? Blogger probably did not show it to me, they have been messing with our blogrolls lately. It has been unusually rainy so far here, which is good, but as of today we are entering the hell with 35C and over temps and nights with barely under 30, so that is nasteeeeey!
ReplyDeleteBlogger has been messing with us for months. I am so over them at this point.
DeleteWe are in the nasty, hellish heat of summer. I am hoping next week's rain cools things down a bit.
The humidity has been brutal the last few weeks! Yes, the AC is running!
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