CAPE COD PICNIC SALAD

Cape Cod Picnic Salad image

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 red apple, quartered, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cranberry chutney or 1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 bunch watercress
1/2 lb unsliced deli maple-glazed turkey breast, diced
1/2 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Toss apples with 1 tbsp lime juice in small bowl. Whisk remaining 2 tbsp lime juice, chutney (or preserves), and mustard together in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and reserve 1/4 cup dressing in measuring cup.
Toss lettuce and watercress with remaining dressing in a large bowl and arrange on a large platter. Arrange apples, turkey, cheddar, walnuts, and cranberries on top of the lettuce. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing.
Serve or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 72.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4, Protein 4.4