Crisp Salad with Smoked Turkey and Cheddar
This crisp salad with smoked turkey and cheddar turns simple ingredients into a seriously satisfying lunch or light dinner. With the addition of creamy avocado and tender chickpeas, this salad is full of flavor and comes together with a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
For the Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- Ground black pepper
For the Salad
- 4 ounces mesclun (Note 1)
- ½ cup smoked turkey cubed and cut into ½" to 1" pieces (Note 2)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise
- ½ avocado peeled and chopped
- ⅓ cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup sharp white cheddar cheese grated
- ¼ cup red onion peeled and diced
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined, or shake together in a sealed mason jar until incorporated. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- To make the salad, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Pour some of the red wine vinaigrette over the salad and toss. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: You might also find this in your supermarket, sold as "spring mix."
Note 2: If you can't find ready-made cubed smoked turkey, you may be able to get it at your supermarket's deli counter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 4mg
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