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Turkey and Cheese Salad
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Turkey and Cheese Salad

Servings 4
Calories 398kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless organic turkey breasts
  • 1/4 cup buckwheat groats
  • 4 oz soft goat cheese room temperature
  • 3 Tbsp camelina or extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 cups baby kale or other salad greens
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup dried figs sliced

Instructions

  • To poach turkey, place breasts in large pot and add enough water to completely cover by at least 1 inch. Bring water to a very slight simmer with just a few bubbles breaking the surface. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until meat is cooked through. Adjust heat as needed during cooking to maintain a slight simmer, and skim off any foam that forms. Remove turkey from water and thinly slice when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, toast buckwheat in dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until darkened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn groats.
  • To make dressing, place goat cheese, oil, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp water, garlic, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper in blender container and blend until smooth. Blend in small amount of additional water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Divide salad greens among serving plates and top with sliced turkey, tomatoes, and figs. Drizzle goat cheese dressing over top and sprinkle on buckwheat.

Notes

Great groats
The crunchy buckwheat groats in this Turkey and Cheese Salad are sure to become your new favorite salad topper. If you come up short locating groats in stores, you can use toasted walnuts instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 346mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g