Tropical Turkey & Spinach Salad

Name: Tropical Turkey & Spinach Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Adult-size servings
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by Cindi Bauer

"I originally had this salad while I attended a Pampered Chef party. This was a very pretty salad, and it had lots of flavor; especially the home-made salad dressing. My family loves this salad!! Prep time in making this salad is questionable."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 4 Adult-size servings

ingredients

Dressing Ingredients
6 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
Salad Ingredients
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
Garnish
sliced almonds, add desired amount

directions

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.