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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Smoked Turkey Salad

Ingredients

5 cups Smoked turkey meat, loosely chopped
1 cup Celery, chopped
1 /2 cup Green onions, chopped
3 Tbsp Parsley, Chopped
1 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
1 /2 cup Sliced almonds, toasted lightly
11 oz can Mandarin oranges, drained
Smoked Turkey Salad Dressing
1 1 /2 cups Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
1 1 /2 Salt
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Horseradish
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

Combine all in a mixing bowl and add just enough dressing to bind the ingredients. Any additional dressing can be used for chicken or tuna salad. Yield: two quarts

Smoked Turkey Salad Dressing

Combine all ingredients together.

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