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Herb Marinated Grilled Turkey and Panzanella Salad


Yield: 6

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Salad, Main Course, Entrée, Lunch
 
Occasion: Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Father's Day
 
Preparation Method: Grill
 
Product Type: Turkey Cutlets/Steaks, Turkey Bacon
 







Herb Marinated Grilled Turkey
1/4 Cup dry white wine
Juice of one lemon
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 Clove garlic, chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 Cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, basil, rosemary, oregano
6 TURKEY CUTLETS
 
  1. Combine wine, lemon juice and zest, oil, garlic and fresh herbs in a zip-lock food safe plastic bag. Add turkey and marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill pan or grill to medium-high heat. Grill turkey, over indirect heat 4 to 5 inches from the heat, for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until turkey is no longer pink in center and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  3. Remove from heat, tent with foil and set aside.
 
Southern Panzanella Salad
8 Cups 1" cubed ciabatta bread
3 Cloves garlic, minced
4 Tablespoons olive oil, DIVIDED
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 Cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 Cup chopped cucumber
1/2 Cup thinly sliced red onion
3 Slices TURKEY BACON, cooked and crumbled
3 Ounces fresh goat cheese
1/2 Cup fresh basil leaves, torn into large pieces
 
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss bread cubes with garlic and 2 tablespoons of oil. Spread on baking sheet coated with cooking spray and toast for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned, tossing once halfway through.
  2. In a large bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil with vinegar and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion and gently toss. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  3. Just before serving, toss tomato mixture with toasted bread. Add bacon, crumbled cheese and torn basil. Gently toss together.
  4. Serve with grilled turkey.

Recipe Source: Recipe created by Gena Knox of Fire & Flavor
Chef: Gena Knox




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