Talking Turkey
What do you like most about Thanksgiving? Most of us would put leftovers pretty high on the list. Turkey sandwiches are great for a couple of days, but serve them too often and everyone gets turkeyed out.
Registered Dietitian Marilyn Wadum with Methodist Hospital kicks off our new monthly segment "Meals in Minutes" with some healthy, easy-to-make turkey recipes.
Enjoy!
(Serves 4)
2 cups cooked turkey, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 cup cooked rice
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 teaspoons lemon juice
Salt to taste
1/4 chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mayonnaise
Lettuce
Combine rice, onion, curry, lemon juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Add the rest of the ingredients, except lettuce, to chilled rice mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves.
(Serves 4)
Orange Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salad:
4 cups torn salad greens
2 cups cooked turkey breast, cut into julienne strips
1 (11oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/2 cup sliced celery
In jar with tight fitting lid, combine all vinaigrette ingredients; shake well. In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients; toss gently. Serve with vinaigrette. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.
(Serves 8)
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
2 cans (15.5 oz.) Great Northern beans, drained
2 cans (11 oz.) corn, undrained
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
4 cups turkey or chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Place all ingredients in a large saucepan (at least four quarts). Stir well. Cover and cook about 15 minutes over medium heat stirring occasionally until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired.
Cook's Tips:
1. You can substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried chopped onion for the chopped fresh onion or as recommended on the dried onion container. Prepare the dressing at least 10 minutes before you need it to allow the dried onion to rehydrate from the fluids in the dressing.
2. Use white meat leftovers if you've prepared a whole turkey and not just the breast portion.
3. If you'd prefer, another way to add crunch to your salad would be to use 4 tablespoons of chopped walnuts rather than celery.
4. If you don't have a container with a tight fitting lid, place ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix together with a whisk.
Developed by: Alice C. Henneman, MS, RD
Extension Educator
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County
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