Yield: 8 Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Thai   Meal Type: Salad   Preparation Method: Grill   Product Type: Turkey Breast

Marinade

2 Tablespoons cumin seed

1 Tablespoon tumeric

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Pounds TURKEY BREAST, cut into thinly sliced strips

24 Each wooden skewers, soaked in water for 24 hours

Lightly toast the cumin seed, cool and grind to a powder. Combine the cumin, turmeric and oil to form a paste. Toss the sliced turkey breast in the herb mixture, coating well. Cover, refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour. Thread the marinated turkey evenly onto the pre-soaked skewers with an even distribution of poultry on each skewer. Cover, refrigerate and reserve for service.

Coconut Milk Peanut Dressing

1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter

2 Cups coconut milk, heated

1/4 Cup fresh lime juice

2 Tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

Over low heat, allow the peanut butter to soften in a saucepan. Whisk in the heated coconut milk and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for several minutes. Whisk in the lime juice, fish sauce and soy sauce.

Service

16 Cups mixed greens, washed and dried

1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped

2 Each mangos, peeled and sliced

2 Each cucumbers, thinly sliced

Grill the reserved turkey skewers until cooked through. For each order, toss 2 cups of the mixed greens with a tablespoon cilantro and 2 ounces of dressing. Place greens on a chilled plate and garnish with fanned mango slices and cucumbers. Place 3 warm turkey satay skewers atop each salad and drizzle additional dressing over top of salad.

Recipe Source: This recipe was developed by Adam Baird of Bestfoods Foodservice in St. Helena, CA. The salad recipe was a finalist in the NTF "Turkey with a Twist" National Recipe Competition. Chef: Adam Baird Restaurant: Bestfoods Foodservice Location: California

Nutrition Facts Calories 420   Calories from Fat 210 % Daily Value* Total Fat 23g 35% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 75mg 25% Sodium 760mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 6g 24% Sugars 12g   Protein 36g   Vitamin A 70% Vitamin C 70% Calcium 15% 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