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Herb Turkey and Exotic Salad

17/11/2023

Herb turkey with exotic salad is a dish that combines the simplicity of aromatic turkey with the freshness of a tropical-flavored salad. As I guide you through the preparation, I will take the liberty of adding an Italian touch to the dish, perhaps with an herb or an ingredient typical of Italian cuisine. Let’s see first the ingredients you will need.

Ingredients for the Herb Turkey:

  • 4 turkey breast slices
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon (preferably organic)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients for the Exotic Salad:

  • 1 ripe mango
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 heart of romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • A handful of walnuts or cashews for crunch
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 fresh red chili pepper (optional, for a spicy note)

Preparation

Herb Turkey:

  1. Finely chop the garlic, rosemary, parsley, and thyme.
  2. Mix the chopped herbs with lemon zest, salt, pepper and enough olive oil to create a marinade.
  3. Coat the turkey slices with the marinade and let rest for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan and cook the turkey slices for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and well done inside.
  5. Remove the turkey from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Exotic Salad:

  1. Cut the mango and avocado into cubes and place them in a bowl.
  2. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and cut them into strips.
  3. Add the lettuce to the fruit cubes, along with the nuts or cashews.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the lime juice with salt and olive oil to create an emulsion.
  5. Dress the salad with the emulsion and, if you like it spicy, add thinly sliced ​​red chili pepper.
  6. Gently mix the salad before serving it alongside the turkey.

Curiosity

The pairing of exotic fruit with lean meats like turkey comes from the search for contrasts in cooking, very common in current trend kitchens. Mango, in particular, is often used for its sweet and fresh notes that marry well with the delicate flavor of turkey.

If you want, you could also add fresh basil to the salad for an extra Italian touch. I hope you enjoy this delicious Italo-exotic style recipe!

Herb Turkey and Exotic Salad