Avocado and Smoked Turkey Salad in a Bread Basket

Dressing

 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 * 1 tbsp marmalade
 * 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 * ½ tsp curry powder
 * ¼ tsp ground black pepper
 * ¼ tsp salt

Salad

 * 2 loaves French bread (12 inches long)
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 * 8 cups mixed greens
 * 1 cup cubed (½ inch) smoked deli turkey
 * 1 cup cubed (½ inch) papaya
 * 1 cup red or green grapes (halved if large)
 * 1 medium red apple, cored and cubed (½ inch)
 * 1 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut into crescents

Dressing

 * 1) In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until blended.
 * 2) Set aside.

Salad

 * 1) Cut one inch off the top of each loaf of bread.
 * 2) Using serrated knife, cut around inner edge of crust to remove the inside of the bread.
 * 3) Remove by tearing out all of the interior of the loaf.
 * 4) A ½ inch shell should remain.
 * 5) In a small bowl, mix together oil and vinegar.
 * 6) Brush on inside of each loaf.
 * 7) Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 5 minutes.
 * 8) Remove from oven and cool.
 * 9) In large bowl, combine greens, turkey, papaya, grapes, and apple.
 * 10) Whisk together dressing and pour over salad.
 * 11) Toss to coat.
 * 12) Spoon into breadbaskets.
 * 13) Top with avocado crescents.
 * 14) Cut each breadbasket into four pieces and serve.