Yield: 16 Establishment: Business and Industry Account, Catering Operation, Restaurant   Ethnicity: Caribbean   Meal Type: Salad   Preparation Method: Saute   Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Smoked/Kielbasa

Ingredients

Cooked Tomato Vinaigrette

1/2 Cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Small plum tomatoes, cored and quartered lengthwise

1/2 Teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 Teaspoon chopped thyme leaves

1/2 Teaspoon chipotle puree

2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Turkey Chorizo Salad

4 TURKEY CHORIZO SAUSAGES, sliced 1/4" thick

3 Cups cranberry beans, cooked and drained

3 Cups garbanzo beans, cooked and drained

3 Cups black beans, cooked and drained

6 scallions, thinly sliced

2 Small red onions, finely diced

4 Cloves garlic, pressed

4 Small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced

12 Ounces marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

1/2 Cup Cooked Tomato Vinaigrette

2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

To Taste sea salt

To Taste freshly ground black pepper

Cooked Tomato Vinaigrette

Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, until softened. Add garlic, thyme, chipotle paste and vinegar. Cook stirring for 2 more minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate up to one week. Whisk or shake well before serving.

Turkey Chorizo Salad

Brown turkey chorizo slices over medium heat. Drain on paper towels and set aside to cool. In a large serving bowl, combine beans, scallions, onions, garlic, jalapenos, artichoke hearts and chorizos. Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette and toss well to coat evenly. Add cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Recipe Source: Recipe courtsey of Chef/Cooking School Director Bev Shaffer of the Mustard Seed Market and Cafe in Akron, Ohio

Nutrition Facts Calories 0   % Daily Value* Total Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 0g Protein 0g   *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