Today was my first day back at school. I'd forgotten how tired I am when I crawl in the front door and how by the time we finish dinner I can barely peel myself off the kitchen chair to clean up my mess, publish a post, and get around to homework. Yes, I already have some. I'm not too thrilled about it. But I'm happy to be back. And excited to start a new semester- I get to spend my clinical time in the pediatric and labor and delivery units, which should be such fun!
Like I said last year, I'll do my best to keep up with cooking and blogging about it. I can't make any promises but if I had made a cooking resolution for 2010, it would be to keep cooking. That's it! As long as my passion for food and healthy eating thrives, so will this blog!
I found yet another way to use up turkey leftovers. (Sometimes I consider roasting a turkey just for the fabulous dishes I can make from the scraps!) I tried a curried chicken salad at a local cafe and couldn't wait to try it with turkey. The dressing is lightened up by using half yogurt and the honey adds the perfect touch of sweetness. Instead of grapes, you could use diced apple. Instead of walnuts, pecans. This recipe is easily adaptable. The curry dressing was the perfect touch to liven this turkey up!
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups roasted turkey breast, chopped (chicken could be used)
1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2 Tbsp. red onion, diced (optional)
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
green leaf or butter (Boston) lettuce (optional)
Curry Dressing:
2 Tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. honey
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, and honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with turkey, grapes, walnuts, and onion (optional) to coat.
2. Place lettuce, tomato, and half of the turkey salad on one slice of bread. Top with the second slice. Repeat with the remaining sandwich. Slice and serve.
Makes 2 sandwiches.
(Adapted from Pinch my Salt)
Thank you for posting this recipe! My husband had a curry chicken salad sandwich at a restaurant last week and has been raving about it since. I found your recipe and made it (with chicken instead of turkey) and it was better than the less healthy restaurant version. I substituted raisins for grapes and sliced almonds for walnuts. Otherwise, the same. Delicious!
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