The halls are decked along with the den, kitchen, and dining room. Holiday decorations glow with a certain warmth even in bright mid-day sun. Invitations go out to family and friends. It definitely is the time for entertaining. A memorable meal can be any time of the day. It does not have to be a giant feast. It can be a simple lunch of Curried Turkey Salad served on lettuce.
A special holiday lunch is more special with wine. It is when the wine happens to be a limited edition one that pairs perfectly with the entrée. Gallo Family Vineyards Apple & Caramel Holiday White Blend is the wine to serve with Curried Turkey Salad. Both have apple; one sweet and one tart for a lovely balance. Caramel and pecans, well, you know how well those go together. Plus, as a triple bonus, the golden color of the salad on top of green lettuce is a very close match to the colors on the wine label.
Preparing a holiday lunch can be easy. Make this salad in the morning and chill it until serving. Mix together turkey, apple, celery, pecans, raisins, and onion. Whip up a mild curried cream and fold it into mayonnaise. Gently toss everything together. It is served on lettuce-lined plates and with a sprinkling of toasted coconut on top. What about dessert? Chocolate Fudge Cake would go fabulously with Gallo’s Mixed Berries & Chocolate Red Holiday Blend.
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Curried Turkey Salad
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 cups chopped red delicious apple unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups chopped cooked turkey white meat recommended
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup toasted and coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
For serving:
- 1 red delicious apple
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Bibb or green leaf lettuce
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
For the salad:
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Place chopped apple and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss to coat apple with lemon juice. Add turkey, celery, pecans, raisins, and onion. Toss to combine.
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Combine cream, curry powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Beat at medium-high speed of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold whipped mixture into mayonnaise.
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Add curried dressing to turkey mixture. Gently toss to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly.
For serving:
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Core and thinly slice apple. Place slices in a bowl with water and lemon juice.
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Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates. Spoon turkey salad on lettuce. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top.
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Remove apple slices from lemon-water and arrange slices on plates. Discard lemon-water. Serve salads immediately.
Recipe Notes
This curried turkey salad is made with apples, celery, onion, raisins, and a mild yellow curry dressing. Serve it on lettuce and top with toasted coconut.
Recipe adapted from Southern Living Our Best Christmas Recipes cookbook published in 1994.
Are you ready to make memorable holiday meals? Take a look at these recipes by Sunday Supper contributors featuring or paired with Gallo Family Vineyards limited edition seasonal holiday wines:
Cheerful Beverages:
- Mulled Red Wine Hot Cocoa by Nosh My Way
- Sparkling Caramel Apple Sangria by The Messy Baker
Holiday Brunch:
- Holiday Crab & Shrimp Scramble by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake Donuts by Ruffles & Truffles
- Spiced Apple Monkey Bread with White Wine Caramel by Curious Cuisiniere
- Strawberry Goat Cheese Pastry by Family Foodie
Memorable Main Dishes:
- Baked Swiss Cheese Fondue by Shockingly Delicious
- Curried Turkey Salad by Magnolia Days
- Glazed Ham with Red-eye Gravy by Nik Snacks
- Holiday Braised Short Ribs by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Delightful Desserts and Sweets:
- Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Dessert by Flavor Mosaic
- Caramel Apple Turnovers by In The Kitchen With KP
- Chocolate Mousse Cups by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fudgy Chocolate Berry Bundt Cake by Desserts Required
- Italian Wine Doughnut Cookies by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Lemon Pound Cake by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Red Wine Chocolate Cookie Cups by Alida’s Kitchen
- Red Wine Chocolate Truffles by Life Tastes Good
- Vanilla Cupcakes with White Wine Caramel Apple Compote by Feed Me, Seymour
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Snowballs by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
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Liz says
Perfect turkey salad! I love the addition of curry. Time to roast up a breast just to have some more leftovers!
Nikki @ Nik Snacks says
Fa-la-la-la-la… Hey, what a really nice, light salad to counteract all of the heavy eats this time of year!
ATasteOfMadness says
This salad looks delicious!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
The flavors and textures you have going on in this curried turkey salad sound (and look) incredible, Renee! YUM!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Yum Renee! This is the perfect salad! I could eat this every day!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
My husband loves chicken curry – so I’ll have to make this for him. Your photos of this wonderful sounding dish are so inviting too. I don’t see the flames of a fireplace in the background, but it feels like I do. Perfect 🙂
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Totally agree with you that special moments and meals can be small and intimate, too. Sometimes it is the quiet times that resonate the most. Love your salad!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
This sounds absolutely delicious Renee!! On my must make list. I have need to update my boring turkey salad recipe!!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I still have not made curry chicken or turkey salad. You have me inspired. Love all the contrasting flavors and textures!
[email protected] Tastes Good says
What a beautiful salad! The curry dressing sounds delicious. I’d love this for an easy lunch to share with friends and family!
Family Foodie says
Any lunch is more special with wine but this recipe takes it to a whole new level!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I love the touch of curry in this salad. A bit of coconut sounds perfect.
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
I can’t wait for my invitation to arrive, especially knowing that I will get to taste your gorgeous curried turkey salad!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
I love adding curry to leftover turkey or chicken. So much more interesting. And I’m starting to crave these wines, by the way. 🙂
Stacy says
The British make a curried chicken salad called coronation chicken that I adore. Your turkey version looks like the perfect use for leftover turkey, especially with the addition of the crunchy apple,, Renee. I can’t wait to try it.