Yield: 12 Establishment: Restaurant   Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Salad   Preparation Method: Saute   Product Type: Turkey Breast

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

1-1/4 Pounds TURKEY BREAST

1/2 Cup olive oil

3/4 Teaspoon ginger, minced

1-1/2 Teaspoons shallots, minced

1/2 Cup cucumber, finely diced

1-1/2 Cups seasoned rice vinegar

1-1/2 Teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

To Taste salt

To Taste pepper

Salad Ingredients

1-1/2 Pounds organic greens

12 2-Ounce Slices Wisconsin brick cheese

3 Cups plain bread crumbs

3/8 Cup flour

6 Each eggs, beaten

3 Tablespoons olive oil

Turkey and Thyme Dressing

Sandwich turkey breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound from the center outward until paper-thin. Remove plastic and finely julienne flattened turkey. In skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil slightly and add the turkey breast. Sauté turkey for 30 seconds. Add shallots and ginger and sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds, until turkey is no longer pink and is cooked throughout. Remove from heat and add vinegar and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. Hold warm for serve.

Cheese

Place the beaten egg, flour and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Eggwash cheese slices then dredge in flour; eggwash again, and dredge in bread crumbs. In skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear crusted cheese slices in warm olive oil until golden brown and warm, but not melted. Remove from skillet and place on clean kitchen napkin to absorb excess oil. Keep warm until serving.

Presentation

In a large bowl, combine and toss organic greens with turkey and warm dressing. Place on salad plates and top with warm, crispy cheese. Serve immediately.

Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation/Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Menu Movers: Innovations with Turkey and Wisconsin Cheese Chef Contest by Executive Chef Rex Hale, Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, Ojai, Calif. Winner, Salad Category.

Restaurant: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Location: California

Nutrition Facts Calories 560   Calories from Fat 300 % Daily Value* Total Fat 33g 51% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 195mg 65% Sodium 1330mg 55% Total Carbohydrate 33g 11% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Sugars 8g   Protein 33g   Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 50% Iron 20% *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