| Ingredients |
| 1 9-Pound TURKEY BREAST |
| 2 Quarts salad oil |
| 3 Cups sage leaves, stemmed and washed |
| 3 Quarts commercial grade mayonnaise, divided |
| 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced |
| 3 Cups celery, medium dice |
| 2 Cups hazelnuts, toasted and chopped |
| To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper |
| As needed cranberry sourdough bread |
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- Roast turkey breast in a 325 degree F. oven until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F.
- Skin, bone and cut turkey to 1/2-inch dice.
- Heat oil and deep fry sage leaves for 2-3 seconds. Remove leaves and allow oil to cool. (Save oil for salad dressings or marinade.)
- In food processor, place 1 quart of mayonnaise, sage leaves and garlic. Process for several minutes until mixture is smooth.
- Fold sage mayonnaise mixture into remaining 2 quarts mayonnaise.
- Mix diced turkey breast, sage mayonnaise, celery and hazelnuts. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread 4 ounces of turkey salad on cranberry sourdough bread. Top with a second slice. Slice on the diagonal.
- Serve with wild rice salad.
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