Back in 1997, I had the pleasure of working for Heavenly Ham, which was the chief competitor to Honey Baked Ham at the time. When I left the company, I had the recipes for their Tuna Salad, Pasta Salad, Ham Salad, Chicken Salad, and Turkey Salad burned in my memory. The turkey salad was ALWAYS my favorite throughout my time working for Heavenly Ham. Now that they are no longer in business and have been bought out by Honey Baked Ham, many of their products are no longer produced. While Honey Baked Ham does offer a turkey salad, it is not THE turkey salad. It's a shame because the turkey salad at Heavenly Ham was unbelievably good and far better in my opinion. Although many people don't care for its appearance or assume its ingredients sound unappetizing, don't let the mayo content scare you off. Once mixed, its calorie count is no different than spreading a little on bread. Given the fact that turkey is a low-calorie and low-fat food, it balances out nicely.
Turkey Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
16 oz package of Smoked Turkey Breast (lunch meat slices)
1 9oz jar Major Grey Chutney (located in the ketchup aisle; like the photos above)
1 1/2 cups of Mayo (NOT Miracle Whip or Mayo Dressing)
2 to 3 Scallion Stalks
1/2 tbsp Black Pepper
Instructions:
Empty the jar of chutney and scallions into a food processor or Cuisinart and puree. Use a spatula to pour the mixture into a mixing bowl. Don't worry about rinsing the processor between steps; it all gets mixed together anyway.
Chop the turkey in the food processor (almost to a ground texture) and pour it into the mixing bowl.
Add the mayo and black pepper, mix well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This turkey salad is especially tasty on sandwiches made with croissants, lettuce, Havarti cheese slices, and tomato. It also makes a great alternative protein in salads or served with crackers.
