Salad a la mode

Posted on December 14th, 2010 by California Olives

While you’re swapping out your suits for sundresses and replacing shoes with sandals (if anything at all), remember to update your recipe collection. Rich stews and braised meats are passé and salads are once again in style.

No, no, no, I don’t want you to deprive yourself of good flavor and eat like a rabbit! (Well, you can, but the rest of us will stick to my plan.) Instead, toss together a combination of complementary healthy flavors and textures, like nuts, avocados and California Ripe Olives, and your salads will be a summertime hit. All that and you’ll never have to go near your stove. Featuring smoked turkey, Gouda cheese, California Ripe Olives and plenty of creamy avocado dressing, it’s healthful, with light prep time.

Turkey, Avocado and Olive Salad

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 Lemon juice, juiced
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounce mixed baby greens
  • 8 ounce smoked turkey, chopped
  • 1 whole Red onion, sliced
  • 3 whole Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 ounce Gouda cheese, chopped
  • 4 ounce Toasted walnuts, crushed
  • 1/2 cup California Black Ripe Olives, sliced
Combine avocado, lemon juice and buttermilk in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine greens, turkey, red onion, carrots, cheese, walnuts and California Ripe Olives. Mix in dressing and toss until evenly combined. Serves 4.