Green Pesto Turkey Salad With Pine Nuts (Leftover) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This looks and tastes stunning yet takes no time at all to prepare – perfect for an informal picnic lunch with friends. Great way to use christmas leftover turkey. Ingredients:
2/3 cup mayonnaise |
3 tablespoons pesto sauce |
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped |
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped |
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated |
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons cold water |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
3/4 lb cooked turkey breast, roughly chopped |
3 ounces roasted red peppers, from a jar, sliced |
1 small iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped |
10 cherry tomatoes, halved |
1 ounce pine nuts, toasted |
french bread |
lemon, to serve |
Directions:
1. Place the mayonnaise in a jug with the pesto, chives, parsley, scallions and half the Parmesan cheese. Whisk in the vinegar and water to make a loose dressing and season to taste.
2. Toss together the chopped turkey, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes and pine nuts in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. To serve, pile onto plates and serve with crusty French bread and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
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