TURKEY-AND-WATERCRESS SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Turkey-and-Watercress Salad image

Toss together a light but satisfying post-Thanksgiving lunch by teaming leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with peppery watercress and nutty farro for a tasty salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups farro
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/4 cup leaves
2 cups watercress (from 1 bunch), tough stems removed

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and farro; cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together mustard, cranberry sauce, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Toss farro with turkey, celery, celery leaves, and 1/3 cup dressing. Just before serving, fold in watercress and season with more salt and pepper. Serve, with remaining dressing on the side.

*** Explore more Turkey-and-Watercress Salad Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup_image Quick Creamy Asparagus Soup

Potato Pie_image Potato Pie

Glazed Lemon Pound Cake_image Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

Catch of the Day_image Catch of the Day

Texas Hot Cocoa Cake_image Texas Hot Cocoa Cake

Orange-Walnut Olive Oil Cake with Sweet Yogurt_image Orange Walnut Olive Oil Cake with Sweet Yogurt

Baking Mix Apple Crisp_image Baking Mix Apple Crisp

Mike's Goulash_image Mike's Goulash

Honey-Garlic Shrimp_image Honey Garlic Shrimp

Cranberry-Apple Cobbler_image Cranberry Apple Cobbler

Applesauce Lattice Pie_image Applesauce Lattice Pie

Vegan Zucchini Bread_image Vegan Zucchini Bread

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS_image GLAZED PEARL ONIONS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS

Spinach Pie V_image Spinach Pie V

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Gravy_image Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin and Gravy

SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEXICANA WITH TROPICAL AVOCADO SALSA FRESCA_image SPAGHETTI SQUASH MEXICANA WITH TROPICAL AVOCADO SALSA FRESCA

Blueberry Whole Grain and Bran Waffles_image Blueberry Whole Grain and Bran Waffles

Quiche Lorraine Au Fromage_image Quiche Lorraine Au Fromage

Griddled courgettes with pine nuts & feta_image Griddled courgettes with pine nuts & feta

Pollo in Salsa_image Pollo in Salsa