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Smoky Citrus Turkey Taco Salad

  • Breast
  • Dinner
  • Everyday
  • High Protein
  • 30 minutes to an hour

Smoky chipotle peppers have a unique taste that adds a little heat to this salad. Combining it with citrus flavours makes this an easy salad for the backyard entertainer.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (about 400 g) Ontario turkey breast slices or tenders
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated orange rind
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) orange juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 chipotle pepper, minced
  • 3 cups (750 mL) mixed baby greens
  • 3 cups (750 mL) broccoli slaw
  • 1 cup (250 mL) grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) corn kernels
  • 2 cups (500 mL) tortilla chips
  • Lime wedges

Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 small ripe but firm avocado, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) water
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) white wine or cider vinegar
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Avocado Dressing: In a small food processor combine avocado, lime juice, water, vinegar, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a bowl, whisk orange rind and juice, oil, cilantro and chipotle pepper. Add turkey and turn to coat evenly. Let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • Place turkey on greased grill over medium-high heat for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside and thermometer reaches 170 F (77 C). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • In a large bowl, combine greens, broccoli slaw, tomatoes and corn. Toss with dressing. Divide among 4 plates and top with turkey. Place tortillas around salad and top with lime wedge to squeeze over top just before eating.
  • Per serving: About 332 cal, 27 g pro, 15 g total fat (2 g sat fat), 25 g carb, 9 g fibre, 62 mg chol, 354 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 27%, calcium 9%, vit A 69%, vit C 108%

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