Turkey Salad with Almonds & Blueberries

27 Mar

1 can sliced peaches  in 100% fruit juice (15  oz)
3/4 cup fresh blueberries, divided
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive  oil
2 Tbsp red wine  vinegar or lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2-3 cups fresh spring mix greens
3 oz chopped deli-sliced smoked or roasted turkey
1/4 cup sliced red  onion
2-3 Tbsp raw almonds, course chop

The  Dressing
Remove 1/4 cup sliced  peaches from the can  (about 5) and reserve 1/4 cup of the  peach juice.
Drain and set aside remaining peach slices.
Place the 1/4 cup peach slices and reserved 1/4 cup peach  juice in a blender or mini-food processor.
Add 1/4 cup of Blueberries, extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; process  until blended.

In a  large bowl toss together the mixed salad greens, turkey, onion, remaining  sliced peaches and remaining  blueberries.
Pour the dressing over  the top; toss to coat.
Transfer to serving bowls,  sprinkle with almonds, drizzle with dressing  and dig in.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

CALORIES: 437
PROTEIN: 19 g
CARBOHYDRATES: 57 g
DIETARY FIBER: 9 g
SUGARS: 40 g
FAT: 18 g
SATURATED FAT: 2 g
CHOLESTEROL: 26 mg
SODIUM: 1053 mg
VITAMIN A: 127% DV
VITAMIN C: 70% DV
CALCIUM: 9% DV
IRON: 16% DV

(Daily Value based on a diet of 2000 calories per day)

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