Paillards Of Turkey With Asparagus Herb And Chili Salad Recipes

TURKEY PAILLARD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Remove tenderloin from turkey; cut tender in half lengthwise. Cut breast into 3/4-inch-thick medallions. Cut open two sides of a resealable plastic bag. Place 1 medallion in bag; pound to a 1/4-inch thickness with a meat pounder. Transfer to a nonmetal container. Repeat with remaining turkey. Add marinade. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium hot. Brush onion, tomatoes, and bread with oil. Season onion and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Grill onion until browned and soft, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate. Grill tomatoes without turning until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Grill bread until just toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove turkey from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill until browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Layer bread with onions, turkey, Parmesan, basil, tomatoes, and watercress; top with remaining bread. Serve.

ASPARAGUS TURKEY STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry turkey and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until meat is no longer pink; remove and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add pimientos. Stir broth mixture and add to the pan; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return turkey to the pan; heat through.

PAILLARDS OF TURKEY WITH ASPARAGUS, HERB AND CHILI SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch the asparagus in lightly salted, boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and pat dry. Toss with remaining salad ingredients and set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Let turkey rest, then slice into 4 pieces. Sprinkle the salt in the skillet. Add the turkey and saute until cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
• Remove the turkey from the pan and squeeze the juice of the lime over it. Place 1 piece of turkey on each of 4 plates, top with the salad and serve immediately.