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Turkey Bangkok Salad with Peanut Dressing

Turkey Bangkok Salad with Peanut Dressing


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Asian
 
Meal Type: Salad
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Tenderloins
 







Turkey
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Large garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 Teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
1/8 Teaspoon sesame oil
1 Pound TURKEY BREAST TENDERLOIN
 
  1. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil together. Place in a large, self-closing plastic bag.
  2. Pierce the tenderloin several times with a large fork. Place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag. Refrigerate and marinate for 1 hour, turning tenderloin every 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill for direct-heat cooking. Remove turkey from marinade and discard marinade.
  4. Grill tenderloin 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through the grilling time. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Allow tenderloin to rest for 10 minutes. Slice into 1/4-inch medallions.
 
Peanut Dressing
1 Medium garlic clove, peeled
1 Slice fresh ginger root, peeled (1/2 X 3/4-inch)
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 Cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 Tablespoons juice from reserved Mandarin oranges
2 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter
4 Teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
4 Teaspoons sesame oil
4 Teaspoons hoisin sauce
 
  1. In a food processor, filled with the metal blade and with the motor running, drop in the garlic and ginger. Process until minced. Add cilantro and process 45 more seconds or until finely chopped.
  2. Add vinegar, orange juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil and hoisin sauce. Process until smooth.
  3. Place dressing in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
 
Salad Assembly
2 Heads leaf lettuce, rinsed, drained and torn into bite size pieces
6 Green onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 Medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings
1 Medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/3 Pound fresh pea pods
1 8-Ounce can Mandarin orange slices, drained and juices reserved
1/4 Cup unsalted peanuts
3 Ounces chow mein noodles
 
  1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, onions, bell pepper, pea pods and oranges.
  2. To serve, arrange salad mixture on 6 serving plates. Top with 1/6 of the tenderloin medallions.
  3. Garnish each with 2 teaspoons peanuts, 1/6 of the chow mein noodles and 2-1/2 tablespoons Peanut Dressing.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 335  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
Cholesterol 47mg
Sodium 497mg
Total Carbohydrate 28g
Protein 25g  
*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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