Yield: 20 Food Cost: 21 Establishment: Restaurant, Catering Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: New Southern American   Meal Type: Salad   Preparation Method: Roast   Product Type: Cooked Turkey

Ingredients

6-1/4 Pounds FULLY COOKED BONELESS TURKEY BREAST, skinless

1 Cup fresh basil, chopped

1 Cup raspberry vinegar

1 Cup cranberry juice

3 Cups extra-virgin olive oil

To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

3-3/4 Pounds organic greens, washed, drained and chilled

5 Large mangos, peeled and cut into wedges

20 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges

5 red bell peppers, seeded and julienned

As needed cayenne pepper

Roasting Turkey

Cut turkey breast into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips and place in a well-oiled pan. Roast in a 375 degree F. oven for 5 - 8 minutes. Cool and sprinkle with fresh basil. Portion into 5-ounce servings. Wrap, chill and hold for service.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Combine raspberry vinegar and cranberry juice. Slowly whip in oil to form an emulsion. Season with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper.

Plating and Service

For each salad, place 3 ounces organic greens on chilled salad plate. In a star formation, top greens with mango wedges, Roma tomato wedges and red bell pepper strips. Complete star formation by topping with chilled, portioned turkey strips. Sprinkle cayenne pepper around rim of plate. Serve with 1 ounce to 2 ounces Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Executive Chef Aaron Patterson of Café Pasta & Grille in Greensboro, NC. Chef: Aaron Patterson Chef Aaron Patterson was born in Spidale, NC, where he earned a bachelor's degree at Gardner Webb University in sociology, but always had a secret love for cooking. He entered the navy and attended Navy Technical School for Foodservice where he prepared nutritious, well-balanced weekly cycle menus. He now works as the executive chef at Café Pasta & Grille. Restaurant: Café Pasta & Grille Location: North Carolina

Nutrition Facts Calories 550   % Daily Value* Total Fat 34g 0% Saturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 120mg Sodium 380mg Potassium 836mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars 13g   Protein 45g   Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 150% Calcium 6% 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