Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Salad

What You Need:

• 4 C lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
• 4 C watercress
• 12 oz. turkey, cut into strips
• 2 Gala apples, cored and cut into slices
• 1/2 C pecans, toasted
• 4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1/4 C cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

How to Make It:

• Place the torn lettuce into a large mixing bowl.
• Add the watercress and toss.
• Place the turkey and apples into the bowl.
• Add the pecans and cheese and toss to thoroughly mix together.
• In a separate bowl whisk the oil and vinegar together well.
• Add the mustard and stir to incorporate.
• Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss making sure all the salad ingredients are covered well.
• Serve right away.

Serves 8

This salad can be made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a chance of pace from the normal turkey style leftovers.

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