Carnation Recipe: Turkey & Cranberry Encore Salad - Very Best Baking

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Turkey & Cranberry Encore Salad

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Level: Easy

Make any mixed green salad a little tart and sweet with the bounty of cranberry sauce you’ll have on hand during the holidays. This salad easily transitions into a main dish with its shredded turkey and a generous sprinkle of walnuts. It’s the perfect lighter fare so many of us are looking for after an indulgent holiday meal.

Prep: 10 min

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

DRESSING
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup jellied or whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
SALAD
1 bag (10 oz.) mixed salad greens of your choice (about 10 cups)
2 cups (about 10 oz.) cooked turkey, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup (2 oz.) crumbled blue cheese
1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

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Directions

FOR DRESSING:
PLACE evaporated milk, cranberry sauce and Italian dressing in small jar or container; cover tightly with lid. Shake for 1 to 2 minutes. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. (Dressing can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Shake well before using.)

FOR SALAD:
TOSS greens, turkey, blue cheese and 3/4 cup dressing in large bowl. Sprinkle with cranberries and walnuts. Serve immediately and additional dressing, if desired. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

TIP:
For a smoother dressing, prepare in blender.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 8 servings
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
Calories 140
Calories from Fat. 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g	9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	13%
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Carbohydrates 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 7g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A	25%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	8%
Iron	6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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