Organic Greens with Brick Cheese & Turkey

Culinary Setting
Professional
Meal Type
Salad
Servings
12
Product
Boneless Breast

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

1-1/4 lbs turkey breast

1/2 c olive oil

3/4 tsp ginger, minced

1-1/2 tsp shallots, minced

1/2 c cucumber, finely diced

1-1/2 c seasoned rice vinegar

1-1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped

Pepper and salt, to taste


Salad Ingredients

1-1/2 lbs organic greens

12 2-oz Slices Wisconsin brick cheese

3 c plain bread crumbs

3/8 c flour

6 eggs, beaten

3 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Turkey and Thyme Dressing

Sandwich turkey breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound from the center outward until paper-thin.

Remove plastic and finely julienne flattened turkey.

In skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil slightly and add the turkey breast. Sauté turkey for 30 seconds.

Add shallots and ginger and sauté for an additional 30-60 seconds, until turkey is no longer pink and is cooked throughout.

Remove from heat and add vinegar and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste.

Hold warm for serve.

Cheese

Place the beaten egg, flour and bread crumbs in three separate bowls.

Eggwash cheese slices then dredge in flour; eggwash again, and dredge in bread crumbs.

In skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear crusted cheese slices in warm olive oil until golden brown and warm, but not melted.

Remove from skillet and place on clean kitchen napkin to absorb excess oil. Keep warm until serving.

Presentation

In a large bowl, combine and toss organic greens with turkey and warm dressing.

Place on salad plates and top with warm, crispy cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Total Calories 560

Calories from Fat 300

Total Fat 33 g

% Daily Total Fat 51

Saturated Fat 13 g

% Daily Saturated Fat 65

Cholesterol 195 g

% Daily Cholesterol 65

Sodium 1330 mg

% Daily Sodium 55

Total Carbohydrates 33 g

% Daily Total Carbohydrates 11

Dietary Fiber 3 g

% Daily Dietary Fiber 12

Sugars 8 g

Protein 33 g

% Daily Protein 45

% Daily Vitamin C 15

% Daily Calcium 50

% Daily Iron 20