Smoked Turkey And White Bean Salad

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/3 cup sherry vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 TBS mustard seeds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Salad:

2 15-oz cans small white beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 lb smoked turkey, diced
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 TBS olive oil
1 head red leaf lettuce
3 oz Parmesan or Asiago cheese, shaved

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until mixture thickens. Add the mustard seeds and season to taste.

In a small skillet over low heat, saute the onion in olive oil until softened. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauteed onion, drained white beans and smoked turkey. Combine with enough vinaigrette to thoroughly coat. Place the bean and turkey mixture on a bed of lettuce and top with shavings of Parmesan or Asiago. Pass remaining vinaigrette separately. 4 servings.