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Grilled Turkey Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing

Grilled Turkey Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Salad, Lunch
 
Occasion: Memorial Day, Fourth of July
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins, Turkey Cutlets/Steaks
 







Ingredients
1 Pound TURKEY BREAST TENDERLOINS or CUTLETS, grilled
12 to 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
12 to 16 small mushrooms, cut in half
1 small red onion, peeled, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into long thin strips
1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1/3 to 1/2 cup Dijon mustard dressing, commercial or homemade*
4 cups torn mixed salad greens, chilled and divided
coarsely ground black pepper
 
  1. With a sharp knife, cut grilled turkey across the grain into 1-1/2 " x 1/4" strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, sweet red pepper strips and parsely.
  3. Add Dijon dressing, tossing lightly to coat turkey and vegetables thoroughly.
  4. Arrange about 1 cup crisp torn mixed salad greens on each of 4 small dinner plates.
  5. Spoon turkey mixture onto lettuce-lined plates, dividing evenly.
  6. Sprinkle each salad lightly with coarsely ground black pepper.
 
Homemade Dijon Dressing
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic juice or 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup salad oil
 
  1. Whisk the first 5 indredients listed above in a small bowl.
  2. Gradually whisk oil into mixture until thickened and thoroughly blended.
  3. Store covered in an airtight container in the refridgerator for up to 1 month.

Recipe Source: Cargill

Nutrition Facts
Calories 300   Calories from Fat 128
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 14%
Sugars 7g  
Protein 33g  
Vitamin A 24%
  • Vitamin C 89%
    Calcium 4%
  • Iron 10%
    *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




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