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