Cheddar Apple Turkey Salad Food

CHEDDAR-APPLE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Remove seasoning packet from ramen noodles and discard or save for another use. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain an rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the noodles, apples, turkey, cheese, peas, green onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, combine the dressing, sour cream and salt. Stir into noodle mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

CHEDDAR AND APPLE GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• In an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Tear in half and set aside.
• Into the same skillet, add the brown sugar, onions and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Cook, stirring as needed, until the onions are golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Build the grilled cheese by spreading one piece of bread with the mayonnaise. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese on top, followed by the onions. Place the apple slices and bacon on top of the onions, then add the rest of the cheese. Spread the other slice of bread with the mustard and put it mustard-side down on top of the cheese. Spread the outside of the top bread slice with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Transfer the sandwich to the skillet over medium-low heat, butter-side down. Spread the top of the sandwich with the remaining tablespoon butter. Toast each side of the sandwich until golden on the outside and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut in half and serve.

TURKEY, APPLE AND CHEDDAR PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise, dijon mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Add cheddar, dried cranberries and walnuts, stir until thoroughly combined.
• Place a tortilla on a work surface, spread about 1/3rd cheddar mixture. Top with turkey slices, spinach and sliced apples. Roll tightly and press gently to pack well.
• To serve as wraps: Wrap tightly with foil, seal edges and cut in half to serve. To serve as pinwheels: Slice rolls into 3/4 to 1 inch thick slices. Secure each pinwheel with a tooth pick. Pack into lunch boxes.

APPLE & CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with apple, croutons and cheese. Serve immediately.

SMOKED TURKEY, APPLE AND CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat an empty large skillet over medium heat until the surface is hot. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and cook until the underside is warm, about 20 seconds. Flip the tortilla over. Sprinkle the surface with half of the cheese, the turkey, the apple, and then the remaining cheese. Top with the second tortilla.
• Cook until the underside is toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is toasted, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
• Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into 6 wedges. Serve hot, with the salsa, if desired.

HOW 'BOUT THEM APPLES? RACH'S TURKEY BURGER HITS A SAVORY SWEET SPOT

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
• Add a pat of butter to oil and when it foams, add the onions, season with salt, and cook to caramel in color, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Add a bit of water if they begin to brown
• Stir in light brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, let them dissolve and absorb, then remove from heat
• Core one apple and thinly slice or use a mandoline
• Heat a saute pan or skillet over medium heat with a couple pats of butter, and when butter foams, add the sliced apples and cook about 2 minutes on each side
• Season apples with a little nutmeg, a few grates, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, then remove from heat and reserve
• Peel and quarter, then core and grate remaining apple, and add about 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• For burgers, in a bowl, combine turkey with Worcestershire, salt, black pepper, white pepper, grated apple, granulated onion, sage and Dijon mustard
• Form 4 large thin patties, thinner at center for even cooking
• Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat
• Add oil, 1 turn of the pan, and cook patties 10 minutes, turning occasionally
• Top with sliced apples and cheddar and/or blue cheeses, then lightly cover pan with foil or lid and melt cheese
• Build burgers: bun bottom, pickles, lettuce, cheeseburgers, apples, onions, bun top

APPLE, WHITE CHEDDAR, AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY-APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To a large bowl or platter, add all ingredients in the order listed; set aside.
• In a small glass jar or container with a lid, add all ingredients, put the lid on and shake vigorously until combined; taste vinaigrette and tweak as necessary to taste.
• Drizzle over salad, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

SMOKED TURKEY, CHEDDAR & APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange spinach on a large serving platter. Top with turkey, cheese, cranberries and pecans. Top with apples and endive. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

TURKEY-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients; set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the salad dressing and brown sugar; pour over the turkey mixture and gently toss.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce or cabbage or use to make sandwiches.

TURKEY, CHEDDAR, AND GREEN-APPLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread mustard on 1 slice of bread and mayonnaise on the other slice. Layer the remaining ingredients on mustard, and top with second slice of bread. Cut in half, and serve immediately.