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Tejas Smoked Turkey Salad With Almond-Anaheim Dressing
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
2 poblano peppers
2 lb smoked turkey breasts,diced- in 1/2" piece
2 celery stalks,diced in 1/2"- piece
1/2 ds salt,to taste
1/2 ds black pepper,freshly ground
1/4 c blanched almonds,toasted,-slivered
4 oz honeydew melon,sliced
4 oz peach,Slices
4 oz apple,Slices
4 oz blackberries,or other-berries
4 oz grapes
Method
Roast all peppers and chiles over an open flame until the skin blisters. Then place them in a covered bowl or plastic bag until the skin begins to loosen. Peel, seed, and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
Combine diced peppers, turkey, and celery in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss salad with dressing and adjust seasonings to your preference. Serve salad sprinkled with toasted almonds and garnished with fresh fruits.
Almond-Anaheim Dressing For Tejas Smoked Turkey Salad
Ingredients
1 1/2 whole Anaheim chili peppers
1/4 c almond slivers,blanched &-toasted
1 T white wine vinegar
1 T lime juice
1 c corn oil
STEP ONE: Prepare the Chiles
Roast chiles over an open flame until the skin blisters. Then place them in a covered bowl or plastic bag until the skin begins to loosen. Peel and seed.
STEP TWO:
Place chiles, almonds, vinegar, and lime juice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Puree. Then, with the motor running, slowly add oil until the mixture has thickened. | 
