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Roasted Turkey Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
| Ingredients |
| 6-1/4 Pounds FULLY COOKED BONELESS TURKEY BREAST, skinless |
| 1 Cup fresh basil, chopped |
| 1 Cup raspberry vinegar |
| 1 Cup cranberry juice |
| 3 Cups extra-virgin olive oil |
| To Taste salt and freshly ground black pepper |
| 1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
| 3-3/4 Pounds organic greens, washed, drained and chilled |
| 5 Large mangos, peeled and cut into wedges |
| 20 Roma tomatoes, cut into wedges |
| 5 red bell peppers, seeded and julienned |
| As needed cayenne pepper |
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| Roasting Turkey |
- Cut turkey breast into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips and place in a well-oiled pan. Roast in a 375 degree F. oven for 5 - 8 minutes.
- Cool and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Portion into 5-ounce servings. Wrap, chill and hold for service.
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| Raspberry Vinaigrette |
- Combine raspberry vinegar and cranberry juice. Slowly whip in oil to form an emulsion.
- Season with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
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| Plating and Service |
- For each salad, place 3 ounces organic greens on chilled salad plate.
- In a star formation, top greens with mango wedges, Roma tomato wedges and red bell pepper strips.
- Complete star formation by topping with chilled, portioned turkey strips.
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper around rim of plate.
- Serve with 1 ounce to 2 ounces Raspberry Vinaigrette.
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| Recipe Source: Recipe provided by Executive Chef Aaron Patterson of Café Pasta & Grille in Greensboro, NC. | Chef: Aaron Patterson
Chef Aaron Patterson was born in Spidale, NC, where he earned a bachelor's degree at Gardner Webb University in sociology, but always had a secret love for cooking. He entered the navy and attended Navy Technical School for Foodservice where he prepared nutritious, well-balanced weekly cycle menus. He now works as the executive chef at Café Pasta & Grille. | | Restaurant: Café Pasta & Grille | | Location: North Carolina |
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Nutrition Facts
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| Calories 0 |
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| % Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat 0g |
0% |
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| Cholesterol 0mg |
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| Sodium 0mg |
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| Total Carbohydrate 0g |
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| Protein 0g |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
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Calories: |
2000 |
2500 |
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| 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 |
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300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
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25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
| Fat 9 |
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Carbohydrate 4 |
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Protein 4 |
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