Rocket salad with turkey breast recipe

Rocket Salad with Turkey Breast recipe

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Recipe intro

This recipe for rocket salad with turkey breast is a delightful combination of fresh greens and lean protein. The peppery arugula leaves provide a bold and refreshing base, while the tender slices of turkey breast add a satisfying depth of flavor. Tossed with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, this salad is both nutritious and delicious. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, it's a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed year-round.

Keywords: rocket salad, turkey breast, arugula, vinaigrette dressing, light lunch.

Rocket salad with turkey breast recipe details

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Ingredients

200 g	rocket
30 ml	balsamic vinegar
50 ml	olive oil
	salt and pepper
1 tbsp	brown sugar
1 tbsp	orange marmalade
3 tbsp	sunflower seeds
2 tsp	mustard
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
3 tbsp	balsamic vinegar
6 tbsp	sunflower oil
20 ml	fresh orange juice
150 g	turkey breast, cut in stripes
1	red chili, chopped

Instructions

In a salad bowl whisk 30ml of balsamic vinegar with sugar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chili and half of the garlic. Add the turkey stripes and marinate for 12 hours.

Mix the marmalade with mustard, orange juice, 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and the sunflower oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the remaining garlic.

Fry the turkey stripes in a pan until golden and crispy all around. In a dry pan toast the sunflower seeds.

Place the rocket into a bowl and mix gently with the orange dressing. Divide on individual plates and arrange the turkey breast on top. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Serve with roasted garlic bread.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 5 min
Resting time:
ca. 12 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a