This tomato-basil grilled turkey breast salad is a quick and healthy (not to mention - delicious!) option for either lunch or dinner!

 

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED TURKEY BREAST SALAD

INGREDIENTS

1 LB Plainville Farms Turkey Cutlets

8 cups romaine lettuce

1 cucumber - Sliced or Diced

1-pint cherry tomatoes

6-10 fresh basil leaves

1 Tablespoon oil

DIRECTIONS

Marinate the Turkey

  • Whisk all the marinade ingredients together.

  • Pour over the turkey cutlets (making sure to coat thoroughly.

  • Cover and allow it to marinade for 30 minutes.

Make the Salad Dressing

  • While the turkey marinates, make the salad dressing.

  • Mince the shallot.

  • Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, shallot, and seasonings together.

  • Set it aside until you're ready.

Prep the Salad Ingredients

  • Slice the tomatoes and dice/slice the cucumbers.

  • Chop the lettuce & tear the basil leaves.

Cook the Turkey Breasts

  • Heat the oil in a skillet.

  • When the oil is shimmering - add in the turkey cutlets and cook for 3 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°.

  • Remove the turkey cutlets from skillet and set them aside on a plate.

Assemble the Salads & Serve

  • Slice the turkey cutlets thinly.

  • Divide the lettuce into four bowls.

  • Top each bowl with sliced turkey, cucumber, tomatoes, and basil.

  • Drizzle with the salad dressing.

  • Season lightly with salt and pepper and enjoy!