Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Caesar Salad

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and well drained, any bad spots removed
• 2 -3 cups cold diced or shredded cooked turkey
• 1/4-1/2 cup bottled caesar salad dressing (use a strong, rich, garlicky brand to hold up to the turkey( i prefer brianna's asiago caesar)
• 1/2 cup large-cut garlic and cheese flavored croutons, i prefer t. marzetti's or 1/2 cup prepared stuffing, crumbled and toasted until dry and crunchy
• 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• salt and pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 holding head of lettuce firmly together, slice across the head every 1/2 inch to get nice slices of lettuce. stop when you get to the tough bottom part. discard bottom and put sliced lettuce in large bowl.
• 2 toss with diced or shredded turkey.
• 3 add dressing and toss well to coat.
• 4 sprinkle with croutons or toasted dressing bits and cranberries, if desired. toss again.
• 5 add cheese, if desired.
• 6 taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if desired. serve immediately.