Crunchy apples, celery and walnuts mixed with turkey make a crisp, cool salad perfect for a hot summer night or anytime. The original combination of apples, celery and mayonnaise was served at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City over 100 years ago. This updated version still has the pleasing combination of textures and flavors that has made the salad a classic.
Roast turkey breast can be bought in the deli department. I ask for it to be cut in one piece rather than sliced. You can then cut the piece into small cubes. Smoked turkey or chicken breast can also be used.
Crostini are Italian "little toasts." Old bread is spread with olive oil and garlic and topped with leftovers, then toasted in a wood fire.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of lettuce can be used.
_ Any type of crusty bread can be used for the crostini.
_ The walnuts and crostini need to be toasted. Use a toaster oven, if possible, instead of heating up a broiler.
Countdown:
_ Preheat toaster oven or broiler.
_ Make salad.
_ Make Sesame Crostini.
Shopping List:
To buy: 1 small carton fat free plain yogurt, 1 small package reduced fat, shredded cheddar cheese, } pound deli roast turkey breast, 1 small package broken walnuts, 1 small package sesame seeds, 1 container olive oil spray, 1 whole wheat baguette, 1 lemon, 2 medium red apples, 1 bunch celery, and 1 small head romaine lettuce.
Staples: garlic, reduced fat mayonnaise, salt and black peppercorns.
