REFRESHING TURKEY SALAD

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When the heat of summer hits, I want to spend time with my family, not with my oven! So I'll often cook a turkey, then dice and freeze leftovers for fast hearty dishes like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine rice, turkey, celery, grapes, peppers and pimientos; set aside. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, mustard, celery seed, poppy seeds, salt if desired and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. If desired, garnish with almonds just before serving.

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