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Turkey Tortilla Salad

Turkey Tortilla Salad


Yield: 4

Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account
 
Ethnicity: Southwestern
 
Meal Type: Salad
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Spice Crust
3 Tablespoons chile powder
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 Teaspoon sugar
1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
 
  1. Mix together chile powder, oregano, basil, garlic powder, sugar and cayenne pepper.
 
Southwestern Salsa
2 Cups tomatoes, medium dice and seeded
1 Cup frozen corn, uncooked, thawed and drained
1 Cup black beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 Each avocado, medium dice
1/2 Cup red onion, small dice
3 Tablespoons jalapenos, canned and minced
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon garlic, minced
 
  1. Mix together tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, jalapenos, lime juice, salt and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
 
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
1 Cup sour cream
1 Cup mayonnaise
1 Cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped, packed
1/4 Cup fresh lime juice
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 
  1. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1/2 hour to allow flavors to blend.
 
Turkey
4 6-Ounce TURKEY CUTLETS
1 Tablespoon canola oil
 
  1. Brush turkey cutlets with a small amount of oil and coat with approximately 1 teaspoon spice mix per side.
  2. Grill cutlets 3 to 4 minutes per side or until done or cook over medium heat in a sauté pan in a small amount of oil for the same time.
 
Service
6 Cups mixed salad greens, such as romaine, iceberg & spinach, cut & tossed
1/2 Cup corn tortilla chips
1 Cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
As needed tomato wedges
 
  1. Place 1-1/2 cups chilled mixed greens on each chilled individual serving plate and top with 1 cup Southernwestern Salsa.
  2. Cut turkey (one cutlet per serving) into julienne strips and arrange on salad.
  3. Garnish with tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack and tomato wedges.
  4. Serve dressing on the side.

Recipe Source: An award winning recipe from the "Anything Goes, With Turkey" Innovative Menu Contest Winning Recipe, Salad Category
Chef: Chef Fred Manion
Restaurant: Lennie’s & The Bloomington Brewing Co.
Location: Bloomington, IN

Nutrition Facts
Calories 860   Calories from Fat 470
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 780mg 33%
Sodium 780mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 14g 56%
Sugars 8g  
Protein 58g  
Vitamin A 100%
  • Vitamin C 100%
    Calcium 35%
  • Iron 35%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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