Thursday, July 17, 2025

California Turkey Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

 Raspberry Vinaigrette:
1 cup raspberries
1/4 EVOO
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp chipotle chile powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Salad:
8 cups baby arugula
2 cups alfalfa sprouts
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey
1 cup grated or shredded Havarti cheese
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Raspberry Vinaigrette:  In a blender, combine raspberries, oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, garlic, chile powder, salt and pepper.  Blend until dressing is smooth and fully combined.  

Salad:  Divide arugula, sprouts, onion, tomato and avocado between 4 plates.  Tear the turkey into bite size pieces and place it in the corner of each plate.  Sprinkle each plate with cheese and slivered almonds.  Drizzle with dressing.  

Serves 4



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