TROPICAL TURKEY & SPINACH SALAD

Tropical Turkey & Spinach Salad image

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Time 30m

Yield 4 Adult-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces smoked turkey, deli-meat torn into bite size pieces
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 mango, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
3 hard boiled egg whites, coarsley chopped (discard the yolks)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
6 ounces fresh spinach
sliced almonds, add desired amount

Steps:

For dressing - In a jar with a tight fitting lid, shake all the dressing ingredients together until blended. Cover, and chill the dressing in the refrigerate until ready to use.
For salad - In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients, then add to individual salad bowls. Shake dressing vigorusly; pour desired amount of dressing over the salad bowls; tossing gently to coat.
Sprinkle sliced almonds over the salad, if desired, and serve immediately.
Serves: 4 (adult size servings).
Note: Peaches and nectarines can be substituted for the mango.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 904.4, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 33.5, Protein 14.8