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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Check for modified food starch in mayonnaise and sour cream; Best Foods and Hellman's mayonnaises are gluten-free. Check for cross-contamination or unspecified natural flavors in sliced turkey.

"A lot of Thanksgiving days have been ruined by not carving the turkey in the kitchen."
-Kin Hubbaard, Writer

The refrigerator light goes on...

Waldorf salad is one of the ultimate comfort foods for me, and the combination with turkey is really wonderful. This is a great way to use leftover turkey after a holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Apple Types

There’s no doubt that apples are good for you.  A single apple has all of 70 calories but contains over 3 grams of fiber.  Sweet and satisfying, snacking on apples is the perfect way to get healthy.  

There are dozens of apple choices in the markets today.  Alongside the traditional delicious and Granny Smiths more and more heirloom varieties are available.  Below are some of the apples that I use in recipes on the Dr. Gourmet web site.  Because of their ready availability I have generally used more common varieties because I know that most readers will be able to easily find them in the grocery.  

For baking I love to use Granny Smith apples.  The apple is firm enough to hold up to heat and when cooked there’s a subtle sweetness that combines with a tartness that comes through in baked goods.  Likewise, using a Granny Smith alongside a sweeter apple in salads is fantastic.  The combination of a sweeter Red Delicious apple with the tart Granny Smith for Waldorf Salad is a great example.  

The texture of Rome apples makes them a great choice for cooking but they have a creamier sweetness and lack the tartness of the Granny Smith.  

Red Delicious apples don’t hold up as well to cooking.  I love the crunchy texture and sweetness for snacking and for salads, however.  The same holds true for Gala and Jonagold apples.  They’re not as good a choice for baking but great for snacking.  

Golden Delicious makes for a good all purpose apple to have on hand.  They are great for snacking but do hold up well to baking.  Interestingly, the flesh  of the Golden Delicious will not oxidize as fast and remains white longer than other varieties in recipes such as salads.  

1 apple with skin = 72 calories, <1g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g mono fat, <1g protein, 21g carbohydrates, 0mg sodium, 0mg cholesterol, Vitamin K 3 mcg

Turkey Waldorf Salad

Servings = 3 | Serving size =2 cups

Cooking Time = 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.

Thirty minutes active cooking time; 2 hours chilling time. This recipe keeps fairly well refrigerated for about 2 days.

2 granny smith apples
1 red delicious apple
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 ribs celery
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp honey
16 ounces roasted turkey breast

Mix the cubed apples with the lemon juice.

Add celery, walnuts and raisins. Toss.

Add mayonnaise, sour cream and honey and gently fold together until well blended.

Fold in the turkey and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size = 2 cups

Servings = 3

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 Calories from Fat 99
  % Daily Value
Total Fat 12g 18%
    Saturated Fat 3g 14%
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g  
    Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 638mg 27%
Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%
    Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
    Sugars 31g  
Protein 48g  
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 9% Iron 16%
Vitamin K 80 mcg Potassium 812 mg
Magnesium 71 mg