Greens with Smoked Turkey, Apples and Walnuts - serves 4
3 tbsp walnuts, pieces
2 tbsp sugar
8 cups red leaf lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 apple, chopped (any sweet variety)
6 ounces smoked turkey breast, cut into 1-inch (3cm) pieces
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Prepare dressing: In a jar or small bowl, mix together lemon juice, oil, garlic, curry powder, salt and pepper.
Prepare caramelized walnuts: Combine sugar and walnuts in a heavy skillet. Cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until all the sugar has melted onto the walnuts and they are brown. Remove from hot pan and cool. If prepared ahead, store in an air-tight container.
Assemble salad: Combine greens, apple, smoked turkey (or tuna) and red onion. Toss gently with curry dressing. Portion salad onto plates and sprinkle with caramelized waltnuts.