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Mayan Turkey Salad


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Mexican
 
Meal Type: Salad
 
Occasion: Cinco de Mayo
 
Preparation Method: Saute, Combine
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Vinaigrette
1/2 Cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Teaspoon black pepper
1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/8 Teaspoon lemon rind, grated
 
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, oregano, salt and lemon rind. Blend well.
 
Salad
1 Can (11 ounces) corn with red and green peppers, well drained
1 Can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and well drained
1 Medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 Can (4 ounces) sliced black olives, well drained
1 Small onion, diced fine
 
  1. In a large bowl, combine corn, black beans, jalapeno pepper, olives, onion and 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
 
Turkey
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 Teaspoon cumin
1/2 Teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 Teaspoon garlic salt
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 Pound TURKEY BREAST CUTLETS, cut into 1/4-inch x 1-inch strips
 
  1. In a large bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, lemon pepper and garlic salt. Add turkey strips and toss to coat well.
  2. In large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, saute turkey in oil 4 to 5 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
 
Service
1 Large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
1 Medium papaya, seeded, chopped and diced
6 Cups leaf lettuce, washed, dried and chilled
4 Cups white corn chips
 
  1. Just before serving, add turkey, avocado and papaya to the corn/bean mixture.
  2. Arrange 1 cup lettuce on each of 6 plates.
  3. Top with 2 cups salad and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Garnish with corn chips.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation




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