This weekend will bring the unofficial kickoff of summertime and while we're celebrating and remembering heroes in our families, we know that you'll be doing the same...and enjoying something yummy to eat too! Whether you're headed to a hometown parade, celebrating with a backyard cookout or gathering for a picnic in the park, we'd love to hear what's on your menu.
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What are your favorite MEMORIAL DAY recipes?
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Picnic-perfect, this recipe from Everyday Simple Suppers is a fruity twist on chicken salad...made with turkey and plenty of crunch!
Apricot-Cashew Salad Sandwiches
Thanks to Rhonda Reeder from Ellicott City, Maryland, who shared this family-favorite recipe with us.
2 c. cooked turkey, diced
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. dried apricots, finely chopped
1/4 c. cashews, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
2 T. apricot preserves
1/4 t. ground ginger
1/8 t. nutmeg
1/8. pepper
8 slices sandwich bread
4 lettuce leaves
Toss
together turkey, apple, celery, apricots and cashews in a large bowl
set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, preserves, ginger,
nutmeg and pepper in a separate bowl; spoon over turkey mixture and fold
in until well blended. Spoon evenly onto 4 slices of bread. Top with
lettuce leaf and remaining bread slices. Makes 4 sandwiches.
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