Spinach-and-Turkey Salad with Cucumber-and-Feta Dressing
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Recipe: Spinach-and-Turkey Salad with Cucumber-and-Feta Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red- or white-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 1/2 pounds spinach, stems removed and leaves washed well (about 31/2 quarts)
- 1 1/2-pound piece cooked turkey, cut into approximately 1-by-1/4-by-1/4-inch strips
- 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes (about 3/4 pound)
- In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cucumber half, the yogurt, oil, vinegar, dill,1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Blend or process until smooth. Chop the remaining cucumber and add to the blender or food processor along with the feta. Pulse once or twice just to combine.
- In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the spinach, turkey, tomatoes, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss the salad with the dressing.
Notes
Variations:
• Use chopped fresh oregano instead of dill.
• Add half a cup of Greek olives.
• If you can get ripe summer tomatoes, use them instead of the cherry tomatoes.
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