Turkey and Quinoa Salad

Name: Turkey and Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Cubanelle chile pepper or other Italian frying pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 Persian cucumbers, chopped; 680 grams assorted heirloom tomatoes, chopped; 4 servings Kosher salt; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsps chopped fresh tarragon and/or parsley; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 355 milliliters quinoa, rinsed; 1 smalls red onion, halved and sliced; 2 Tbsps sherry vinegar; 454 grams turkey cutlets

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Turkey and Quinoa Salad a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 521 calories, 37g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 41% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up tarragon and/or parsley, olive oil, heirloom tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Frying Pan

Add the quinoa and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.

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Quinoa

Add 4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

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Salt

Toss the turkey with half of the herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; set aside. Soak the onion slices in cold water, 10 minutes.

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Pepper

Whole Turkey

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Onion

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Toss the tomatoes, chile, cucumbers, vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

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Drain the onion, add to the tomato mixture and toss.

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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the turkey and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side.

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Whole Turkey

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Drain on paper towels, then cut into 2-inch pieces. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the tomato mixture and turkey.

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Whole Turkey

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