Diced roast turkey combined with seasoned, mashed California Avocado makes a delicious, easy turkey salad or sandwich. For a traditional Thanksgiving taste include some cranberry sauce, or for a California twist add a little boysenberry jam. Like the sandwich version of this recipe, this salad is loaded good stuff including an excellent source of protein (46% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV), potassium (20% DV), and B vitamins: B2 (30% DV), B3 (80% DV), B5 (40% DV), B6 (45% DV), and B12 (30% DV).
California Avocado Turkey Salad
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Total Time:
10min
Cook Time:
2min
Prep Time:
8min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
310
Calories
20
g
Total Fat
11
g
Total Carbs
23
g
Protein
70
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
2
| Butter or green lettuce leaves | ||
| 2 | Tbsp. | seedless boysenberry jam or cranberry sauce |
| 1/8 | tsp. | salt, or to taste |
| 1 | cup | diced roasted turkey |
| 1/3 | cup | minced celery |
| 2 | tsp. | fresh herbs (such as thyme, basil, chives, dill, marjoram or rosemary) |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Spread jam evenly over lettuce leaves.
- Mix all ingredients except avocados; place even amounts into four lettuce leaves.
- Top with avocado slices.
- Kick up some heat: add hot sauce, cayenne or black pepper.
Variations:
- Fresh herbs make a nice addition to the turkey salad. Stir in a teaspoon or more of your favorite fresh minced herbs, such as thyme, basil, chives, dill, marjoram or rosemary into the turkey-avocado-celery mixture.
- Seasonings can add a punch of flavor. Used seasoned salt blends instead of the salt. Stir in dried herbs, garlic powder (or minced garlic), or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Kick up some heat: add hot sauce, cayenne or black pepper.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with seasonal fresh fruit.
Beverage Pairing: Cranberry juice cocktail.
Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 310
Total Fat 20 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Total Carbs 11 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugar 1 g
Protein 23 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Potassium 862 mg
Vitamin A 66 mcg; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 44 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 136 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.21 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10 %; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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