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Turkey and Bean Salad with Spicy Dressing

From Diana Rattray,
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INGREDIENTS:

  • mixed salad greens
  • spicy dressing, below
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans or kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • tortilla chips
  • .
  • Dressing
  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 large clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups good quality olive oil

PREPARATION:

Place a mound of salad greens on each of 6 salad plates or bowls. Divide dressing (see instructions below) in half and reserve half of the dressing; set aside.

Spoon 1 tablespoon of spicy dressing over each plate of greens. Toss kidney beans and olives with half of the remaining dressing; spoon evenly on each plate. Mix the cooked turkey with remaining dressing and place on top of bean and olive mixture.

Mash avocado with lemon juice and jalapeno; place on top of each serving of turkey. Top each with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with grated cheese. Garnish each plate with tortilla chips. Serve reserved salad dressing at the table. Makes 6 luncheon salads.

Dressing: Whisk or blend the vinegar with salt, sugar, oregano, cumin, garlic, and Tabasco. Add olive oil and blend thoroughly.

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