Turkey Couscous Salad

Culinary Setting
Professional
Meal Type
Salad
Servings
20
Cooking Style
Grill
Product
Boneless Breast

Ingredients

20 4 oz each TURKEY STEAKS, thawed (5 lbs total)

2 c lemon juice, freshly squeezed

2-1/2 c extra virgin olive oil

2-1/2 tbsp cumin, ground

5 tsp garlic powder

5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

1 tbsp salt

1/2 tsp mace, ground

7-1/2 qt prepared "quick cooking" couscous, follow manufacturer's instructions; chilled

5 c tomato, diced into 3/8-inch pieces

5 c garbanzo beans, canned and drained

2-1/2 c golden raisins

5 c red bell pepper, 1/4-inch by 1-1/2-inch slices

1-1/4 c slivered almonds, toasted

1-1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped

20 Each green onions, sliced thin

40 Leaves red leaf lettuce, washed and dried

40 Each lemon wedges

As Needed parsley sprigs

Directions

Grill thawed turkey steaks 3 to 3-1/2 minutes per side on a 340 degree Fahrenheit grill to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Chill steaks and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.

Blend lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and mace.

Blend diced turkey, dressing and all other ingredients except lettuce together. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or up to 1 day.

Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on chilled serving plate. Place 3 cups of turkey/couscous mixture on top and garnish with 2 lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Total Calories 860

Calories from Fat 310

Total Fat 34 g

% Daily Total Fat 52

Saturated Fat 4 g

% Daily Saturated Fat 23

Cholesterol 75 g

% Daily Cholesterol 25

Sodium 440 mg

% Daily Sodium 18

Total Carbohydrates 93 g

% Daily Total Carbohydrates 31

Dietary Fiber 11 g

% Daily Dietary Fiber 44

Sugars 21 g

Protein 44 g

% Daily Protein 90

% Daily Vitamin C 180

% Daily Calcium 15

% Daily Iron 35