Yield: 10 Ethnicity: New American   Meal Type: Appetizer   Preparation Method: Combine   Product Type: Smoked Turkey Breast   Dish Type: Quesadilla

Ingredients

10 8-inch flour tortilla shells

6 Ounces Gruyere cheese, grated

12 Ounces SMOKED TURKEY BREAST, diced

2 Ounces walnuts, chopped

2 red onions, grilled and diced

1 Tablespoon jalapeno peppers, minced

20 Small leaves romaine lettuce

10 Wedges avocado

20 Wedges Roma tomato, peeled & charred

2 Tablespoons lime juice

3 Tablespoons virgin olive oil

As needed freshly cracked black pepper

As needed kosher salt

Top each tortilla shell with grated Gruyere, smoked turkey, walnuts, onions and jalapenos. Lay on hot griddle or flattop and brown bottoms; heat until cheese begins to melt. Fold over and finish cooking. Keep warm. In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. In another bowl, toss avocado wedges with remaining lime juice. Arrange romaine, avocado wedges, and charred tomatoes near center of warm 9-inch plates. Drizzle remaining olive oil over tomatoes. Season all with cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Set quesadillas in center and garnish as desired.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed for the National Turkey Federation by Chef Jim Alexander, Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte, NC. Chef: Jim Alexander Restaurant: Myers Park Country Club Location: North Carolina

Nutrition Facts Calories 350   Calories from Fat 190 % Daily Value* Total Fat 21g 32% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 35mg 12% Sodium 690mg 29% Total Carbohydrate 24g 8% Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 3g   Protein 19g   Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 20% Iron 6% *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