Honey-Mustard Turkey Salad |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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Bring home holiday flavors any day of the week by tossing together this entree salad from our Test Kitchen. Homemade dressing, healthy greens, apples and cheese complement pecan-coated turkey breast slices. Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup honey |
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, divided |
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, divided |
3 egg whites |
2 tablespoons water |
1-1/3 cups ground pecans |
1 package (17.6 ounces) turkey breast cutlets |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens |
3 medium tart apples, sliced |
1 medium red onion, sliced |
2 cups salad croutons |
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
Directions:
1. For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, honey, vinegar, 2 teaspoons mustard, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; shake well. Set aside.
2. Place 3 tablespoons flour in a shallow bowl. In a second bowl, combine the egg whites, water and remaining mustard. In a third bowl, combine the pecans and remaining salt and flour. Coat turkey with flour; dip into mustard mixture, then coat with pecan mixture.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey in butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Keep warm.
4. In a large bowl, combine the greens, apples, onion and croutons. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Divide among salad bowls. Cut turkey into thin slices; arrange over salads. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Yield: 7 servings.
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