TURKEY SALAD ON CROISSANTS

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"I created this creamy crunchy salad for a small tea party I was having one midwinter afternoon," pens Karen Jantz from New Plymouth, Idaho. "It's a great way to use up some of that leftover holiday turkey when friends drop by."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 lettuce leaves
8 croissants, split

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, water chestnuts, pecans, celery and onions. Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, garlic pepper and salt; pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Spoon onto lettuce-lined croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Fat 42g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.