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Mesquite Grilled Turkey Medallions with Caribbean Salsa

Mesquite Grilled Turkey Medallions with Caribbean Salsa


Yield: 25

Ethnicity: Latin, Caribbean
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Breast
 
Dish Type: Salsa
 







Turkey
1-1/2 Pints mesquite chips
6 Pounds TURKEY TENDERLOINS, skin removed
To Taste pepper
 
  1. Soak mesquite chips in water for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat charcoal grill. Drain mesquite chips and add to hot coals.
  3. Sprinkle turkey tenderloins with pepper and grill 8 to 10 minutes per side (rotate to ensure all four sides are marked) or until 170 degrees F internal temperature is reached.
  4. Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice turkey into 1/2-inch medallions and arrange on dinner plates.
 
Caribbean Salsa
1-1/2 Quarts mango, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 Cups cucumber, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 Cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 Cup green onion, finely chopped
1-1/2 Each jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
3/4 Cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1-1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/4 Tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
To Taste pepper
 
  1. Combine mango, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger and pepper.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Serve salsa over tenderloins.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Craig Scheuerman, CCC, of Stratford University, Falls Church, VA

Nutrition Facts
Calories 150  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 55mg
Potassium 94mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Sugars 7g  
Protein 28g  
Vitamin A 30%
  • Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 2%
  • Iron 8%
    *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
    One serving contains less than one gram of dietary fiber.




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