Yield: 6 Establishment: Restaurant, Club Operation, Business and Industry Account   Ethnicity: Southwestern   Meal Type: Salad   Occasion: Celebrate Spring   Preparation Method: Simmer   Product Type: Turkey Thighs

Ingredients

2 Pounds TURKEY THIGHS

salt and black pepper

2 Cups olive oil

1 Each tangerine, quartered

1/2 Cup whole milk

2 Cloves garlic, peeled

1/4 Cup tamari soy sauce

1/4 Cup cola soda

Tangerine Vinaigrette

1 Bunch scallions, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1 Large jalapeno, seeds & membrane removed, minced

2 Each tangerines, zested and juiced

1/4 Cup rice wine vinegar

1 Tablespoon tamari soy sauce

1/2 Cup olive oil

1 Pound mesclun greens, washed and drained

3 Medium avocados, peeled & sliced into wedges

As needed blue corn tortilla strips

Turkey

Trim turkey thighs and remove bones. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and add turkey. Slowly simmer for 45 minutes until turkey is golden brown and very tender. Add tangerine, milk, garlic, soy sauce and cola. Simmer another 15 minutes. Remove turkey from liquid and drain thoroughly. Using 2 forks, shred the turkey. Reserve warm for service.

Vinaigrette

Blend scallion, sugar, jalapeno, tangerine juice and zest, rice wine vinegar and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Using a wire whip, slowly incorporate olive oil. Place in a small saucepan and warm for service.

Assembly

For each order, in a large mixing bowl, toss the mesclun greens and avocado slices with warm vinaigrette. Place in the center of a warm service plate and top with the shredded turkey. Garnish with blue corn tortilla strips.

Recipe Source: Recipe developed by Executive Chef Dean Thomas, Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino, San Diego, CA

Nutrition Facts Calories 730   % Daily Value* Total Fat 53g Saturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 85mg Sodium 680mg Potassium 1240mg Total Carbohydrate 27g Dietary Fiber 8g Sugars 7g   Protein 33g   Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 45% Calcium 20% Iron 30% *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