Oriental Turkey Salad Recipes

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• For the turkey: In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger. Add the turkey, breast-side down, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the turkey cool for 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch pieces.
• For the wontons: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 4 minutes.) Add the wontons and fry until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the almonds, romaine, iceberg lettuce, Napa cabbage, scallions and bell pepper. Add the dressing and the shredded turkey and toss until coated. Garnish with the fried wontons and serve.

LETTUCE-WRAPPED ASIAN TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Make a dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic and ginger in a small mixing bowl. Blend well.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the snow peas and sprouts and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the turkey and cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame seeds.
• Divide the salad among the 12 halved lettuce leaves and roll up. Serve with the dipping sauce.

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and ginger until honey is dissolved. Whisking constantly, add oils in a slow stream until completely incorporated. Taste and adjust flavor, as desired.
• Add turkey, toss to thoroughly coat, and let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss again to combine. Serve.

MARSHALL FIELD'S TURKEY SALAD ORIENTAL

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water.
• Drain, rinse and cool.
• Combine the pasta, turkey, green onions, carrots and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
• In a sauce pan, combine the soy sauce, oil, vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes.
• Heat the mixture til just about to boil, stirring to make sure the peanut butter is completely melted.
• Cool.
• Pour the cooled dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
• Taste for seasoning, chill or serve at room temperature.
• Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
• Packs well.

ASIAN STYLE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the turkey into small cubes, making sure to remove all fat and skin. Make a dressing of the soy sauce, sherry, oils and ginger and toss with the turkey and green onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper
• Center the salad on a plate and surround with endive spears. Garnish the salad with red pepper and cilantro or peanuts.