Santa Fe Turkey Salad Recipes

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a gallon size plastic bag or 9x9 baking dish, mix together the mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Place chicken in mixture and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Chop, wash, and dry the iceberg and romaine lettuce. Mix and divide among four dinner-size plates. Divide and place the tomato and green onions among the plates. Sprinkle the top of each salad with shredded cheese.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill or broil until cooked. While chicken is cooking, cut tortillas into three thick strips and cut each strip into 'matchsticks'. Place on a cookie sheet and put under broiler until golden brown. Let cool. Cut the chicken into strips and divide among plates. Top with tortilla 'crispies'.
• To prepare the dressing, combine the salsa and ranch dressing in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour over each salad.

SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Place green beans in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne. , In a large bowl, combine the green beans, corn, pinto beans, black beans, red pepper, onion, chilies and olives. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

SANTA FE TURKEY SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread toast slices with aioli.
• Fill with remaining ingredients to make sandwich.

LEFTOVER CHICKEN SANTA FE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing together in a large bowl.
• Add chicken,beans,corn,and salad greens and toss well to coat.
• Place about a small handful of tortilla chips (approx 1 cup) onto 4 serving plates, then portion out the salad on top.
• Place a dollop of sour cream on top of each and sprinkle with some shredded cheese.

SANTA FE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
• Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes.
• Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.
• Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.
• When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl.
• Add the dressing and toss.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined.
• Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

SANTA FE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients except lettuce, avocado and paprika.
• Serve salad on lettuce. Garnish with avocado. Sprinkle with paprika.

MEAL PREP TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Brown the turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
• When no longer pink add dry seasoning and mix well.
• Add the onion, pepper, water and tomato sauce and cover.
• Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
• Divide the meat equally between the 4 meal prep containers.
• Meanwhile, while the meat is cooking, make the dressing: combine the salsa, olive oil and lime juice; transfer to 4 small containers.
• Divide the lettuce in 4 ziplock bags.
• Divide pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, if using and cheese in small containers. Cover and refrigerate.
• To serve, remove the lettuce and containers, heat the meat then make a salad by placing the lettuce in a bowl or plate.
• Top with the meat, pico de gallo, cheese and finish with dressing.