Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Cookinero 15 Nov 2022

I want to share with you a recipe for a delicious summer salad with turkey, which, thanks to its bright and healthy ingredients, will charge you with energy, positive energy and, of course, vitamins!

How to cook Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Step 1

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Separate a part of the turkey fillet equal to 300 g, rinse thoroughly in cold water, dry with paper towels. Cut into large enough pieces (I got 4 pieces).

Step 2

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Prepare the turkey marinade: Mix 6 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1.5-2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, a pinch of curry and a pinch of salt. Mix everything thoroughly and bring the marinade to a homogeneous state.

Step 3

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Place the prepared pieces of turkey in the prepared marinade, cover with a lid and marinate in the refrigerator (preferably longer, for 3 hours).

Step 4

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

When our turkey is well marinated, place it in a baking dish, carefully covering it with foil. Then we place the dish in an oven preheated to 180 ° C for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil from above and bake the turkey until cooked (we check the meat with small cuts with a knife, the main thing is not to overdry the beautiful fillet).

Step 5

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

While the fillet is being prepared, boil the broccoli: throw frozen broccoli florets into boiling water for 1.5-2 minutes, then immediately remove them and throw them into a colander. Broccoli should be bright and crispy, the main thing is not to overcook and spoil this wonderful product!

Step 6

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

We cut the finished slightly cooled baked turkey fillet: one part into small strips, which we will mix with the rest of the salad ingredients, and the other part into thin slices, which we will place along the edge of the plate for beautiful presentation and at the same time as a separate, but very tasty part of our dishes.

Step 7

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Cut the carrot into thin circles.

Step 8

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Cut cherry tomatoes in half.

Step 9

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

Wash lettuce in cold water, dry thoroughly with paper towels and tear with your hands into smaller pieces. Our salad ingredients are ready, it remains to prepare the dressing.

Step 10

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

For salad dressing, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice of half a lemon, 1.5-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, crushed garlic clove, a pinch of ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly, the prepared sauce should be as homogeneous as possible!

Step 11

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

We fill our salad with prepared sauce, sprinkle with sunflower seeds on top.

Step 12

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli

We serve the dish and invite relatives and loved ones to the table, our salad is ready!

Bright and light summer salad with turkey and broccoli - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, chicken breast or thighs can be used as a substitute for turkey. Adjust cooking time as needed, as chicken may cook faster.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate if possible to maintain crispness.
Replace turkey with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a protein-rich vegetarian option. Marinate and bake similarly for flavor.
Yes! Skip the honey in the marinade and use a keto-friendly sweetener. Ensure mustard and sauces are sugar-free.
Blanch broccoli for only 1-2 minutes, then immediately shock in ice water to stop cooking and preserve crunch.
Yes, freeze raw marinated turkey for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before baking for best results.
Double or triple ingredients evenly. Use multiple baking trays for turkey to avoid overcrowding.
Try pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, or toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor variation.
Yes, frozen broccoli works well—just thaw and drain excess water before blanching to prevent sogginess.

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