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Turkey, Green Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad

Diet Nutritional Stats Turkey, Green Bean, Corn and Quinoa
Serving Size 184 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9.0g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 25.8g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 11.4g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 28% Iron 14% Calcium 4%
  1. 1/2 cup Quinoa
  2. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  3. 8 ounces Turkey Breast Meat
  4. 12 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  5. 2 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (cut from 2 to 3 ears of corn)
  6. 3 green onions, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
  7. 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram
  8. 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  9. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  10. 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  11. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Cook quinoa in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; cool.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle turkey with salt and pepper. Add turkey to skillet; cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Cool, then cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes. Cook green beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool; drain. Transfer beans to kitchen towel; pat dry.

Mix quinoa, turkey, and green beans in large bowl; add corn and green onions.

Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, marjoram, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl. Press with back of spoon to release flavor. Whisk in vinegar, shallot, and mustard. Pour over salad in bowl; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Smoky Corn Salsa

Diet Nutritional Stats Smoky Corn Salsa
Serving Size 184 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 19.2g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 3.5g
Vitamin A 53% Vitamin C 154% Iron 10% Calcium 5%
  1. 2 red bell peppers, quartered, seeded
  2. 3 ears of fresh corn, husked
  3. 1 bunch green onions, trimmed
  4. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  8. 1 tablespoon bottled chipotle hot sauce
  9. 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Prepare barbecue (high heat). Brush bell peppers, corn, and green onions with some olive oil. Grill vegetables until well charred in spots, turning occasionally with tongs and removing pieces as they brown, 5 minutes for green onions, 10 to 15 minutes for bell peppers and corn. Cool slightly. Cut bell peppers and green onions into 1/3-inch pieces. Cut corn off cob.

Heat PAM spray in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cumin; sauté until garlic begins to sizzle but does not brown, about 30 seconds. Pour into large bowl; mix in lime juice and hot sauce. Mix in vegetables. Season to taste with pepper. Cool completely; mix in cilantro.