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Recipe
Turkey Avocado Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing [1]

Turkey Avocado Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces turkey, cut into 2 x 1/2-inch strips ("batonnet"-size)
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1/2 red pepper, cut into 2 x 1/8-inch strips ("julienne"-size)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • Juice and finely-chopped zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound cold, cooked asparagus
  • Crushed red pepper to taste

Directions

  • In a bowl combine turkey, avocado, pepper and 1 tablespoon of chives. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, milk and season with salt and pepper. Add enough dressing to turkey mixture to moisten. On a pretty plate fan out asparagus spears. At base of fan, place a scoop of salad. Decorate plate and asparagus with additional dressing and sprinkle with remaining chives and crushed red pepper

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Recipe Details

  • Source: Essence Of Emeril EE2151 [5]
  • Dish Type: Salads [6]
  • Cuisine: American [7]
  • Cooking Method: Simmering [8]
  • Effort Level: Simple [9]

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