Smoked Turkey, Ripe Olive and Lentil Salad

• From: California Olive Board

Ingredients

• 3 Tbs olive oil

• 3 Tbs orange juice

• 2 1/2 Tbs sherry vinegar

• 1 shallots, thinly sliced into strips

• 2 tsp chopped orange zest

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

• 3 cups cooked lentil beans

• 1 1/4 cups diced cooked beets

• 1/2 cup orange segments, halved

• 3/4 lb diced smoked turkey

• 1 cup olives, halved

• 3 oz watercress

This salad is hearty and flavorful thanks to the satisfying combination of smoked turkey and lentils.

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, sherry vinegar, shallots, orange zest, salt and pepper. Divide into two large mixing bowls and set aside. Toss lentils, beets and orange segments with one bowl of the vinaigrette. Mix smoked turkey, olives and watercress in the remaining bowl. To serve, divide lentil mixture among serving plates. Top each with 1/2 cup of smoked turkey mixture.