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Turkey and Pineapple Salad


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Salad
 
Preparation Method: Poach
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Poach Turkey
12 Ounces TURKEY TENDERLOIN
1/2 Cup rough chop celery with leaves
1/4 Cup rough chop onions
6 to 7 Whole leaves pineapple sage
1/2 Teaspoon salt
4 whole peppercorns
3/4 Cup dry white wine
As needed cold water
 
  1. Place tenderloin in a large, heavy skillet. Add celery, onion, pineapple sage, salt, pepper and wine. Add water to just cover the tenderloin.
  2. Cover skillet. Over low heat, simmer mixture 30-35 minutes or until tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove tenderloin from liquid and chill before slicing.
  3. NOTE: Turkey tenderloins may be poached, covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
 
Herbed Dressing
1/3 Cup mayonnaise
1/3 Cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 
  1. In a small bowl, mix ingredients together. Cover and chill.
 
Salad Assembly
1 (15-1/4-Ounce) can pineapple chunks, well drained
1 Tablespoon chopped pineapple sage
1/3 Cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 Cup chopped dried cranberries
1 Stalk celery, peeled and finely chopped
To taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
As needed whole leaves pineapple sage
 
  1. Chop chilled tenderloin into small chunks. Add pineapple, pineapple sage, pecans, cranberries and celery. Toss well.
  2. Fold chilled dressing into salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover and chill, at least for 1 hour.
  4. Garnish with additional pineapple sage.

Recipe Source: This recipe was the first place winner at the 2009 Iowa State Fair




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