| 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 |
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- Mix together chile powder, oregano, basil, garlic powder, sugar and cayenne pepper.
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| 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 |
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- Mix together tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, red onion, jalapenos, lime juice, salt and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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| 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 |
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- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, lime juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1/2 hour to allow flavors to blend.
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| Turkey |
| 4 6-Ounce TURKEY CUTLETS |
| 1 Tablespoon canola oil |
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- Brush turkey cutlets with a small amount of oil and coat with approximately 1 teaspoon spice mix per side.
- 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.
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| 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 |
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- Place 1-1/2 cups chilled mixed greens on each chilled individual serving plate and top with 1 cup Southernwestern Salsa.
- Cut turkey (one cutlet per serving) into julienne strips and arrange on salad.
- Garnish with tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack and tomato wedges.
- Serve dressing on the side.
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