Leftover Turkey Salad

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 8 oz. cooked turkey or chicken, cut into chunks or shredded
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning*
• 2 green apples, peeled and minced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp. dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp. minced walnuts or slivered almonds
• ½ cup minced red onion
• 1 avocado, mashed
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 lettuce leaves

Directions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the turkey with the Cajun seasoning and toss gently.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine.  Refrigerate before serving on top of the lettuce leaves or as a sandwich on toasted whole grain bread.

Tips

• To make your own *Cajun seasoning mix the following: 2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. garlic powder, ¾ tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. onion powder, 2 1½ tbsp. dried oregano, and 2 ¾ tsp. paprika.  This blend can be used to season vegetables and meats.  Store the mix in an airtight container.