TURKEY AND APPLE ARUGULA SALAD IN A JAR

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Layer up a delicious take-anywhere lunch with this adaptation of a turkey and apple salad inspired by a recipe from Nancy Heishman of Las Vegas, Nevada. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 to 3 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
SALAD:
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients. Place turkey in a large bowl; sprinkle with seasonings and toss to combine. In a separate bowl, toss chopped apple with lemon juice., In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: orange juice mixture, seasoned turkey, apple, grapes, oranges, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and arugula. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 45g protein.