Curried smoked turkey salad

Delight in the aromatic flavors of curried smoked turkey salad, an exquisite blend of spices and ingredients for a mouth-watering culinary experience.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Patak's Garlic Relish
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 450g smoked turkey breast, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/4 cup flame or golden raisins (dried cranberries wouldn't be bad, either!)
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 handfuls mixed greens (be generous)
• 1 splash Olive oil, for sprinkling
• 1 splash Balsamic vinegar, for sprinkling
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 4 slices cranberry (or raisin) pecan bread, toasted and buttered

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mayonnaise: combine the minced garlic and mayonnaise, adjust the taste as needed by adding more garlic for a stronger curry flavor.
2. Mix the turkey, diced onion, celery, raisins, and black pepper together, then gradually incorporate the mayonnaise while gently stirring with a spoon. The salad should be cohesive but not overly moist. Add salt if necessary, keeping in mind that smoked turkey is typically seasoned.
3. For serving: drizzle a bed of mixed greens with a light amount of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (the curry mayonnaise serves as an extra dressing, so use the oil and vinegar sparingly!). Place a generous portion of the turkey salad on the greens, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and additional black pepper. At Iris Cafe, this salad is accompanied by a slice of toasted cranberry pecan bread from Pain d'Avignon, available at the Essex Street Market.

Summary:

• Calories: 2098 kcal
• Fat: 140 g
• Protein: 98 g
• Carbs: 117 g
• Potassium: 2300 mg
• Magnesium: 236 mg