December 22, 2022
Cold Turkey Salad with Mango and Honey Dressing
Cold Turkey Salad with Mango and Honey Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 small red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 500g leftover turkey (preferably breast meat), sliced
- 100g baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups mixed Asian herbs (such as coriander, mint, Thai basil)
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled, sliced
- Black sesame seeds, to sprinkle
Dressing
- 5 tablespoons (100ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
- 110 ml olive oil
Method
- Step 1 - Mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and chilli, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the sliced turkey and set aside.
- Step 2 - To make the dressing, place the honey and vinegar in a food processor and process to combine. With the motor running, slowly add the peanut and sesame oils until a thickish dressing forms.
- Step 3 - Place a pile of spinach on each plate and top with a handful of herbs, followed by some turkey. Lay slices of mango on top, drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with the black sesame seeds.

Ingredients 700–800g chicken breast (raw) 2 cups cooked lentils 3–4 small beetroot (about 400g total) 6–8 cups rocket (arugula) or spinach 2 cucumbers (sliced) 1 small red onion (thinly sliced) 2 tsp olive oil (total) Juice of 1–2 lemons Spice rub 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp paprika 3 garlic cloves (minced) Salt + black pepper Method Step one - Cook The Chicken Coat chicken with spices and garlic. Grill, bake, or pan-cook with minimal oil until cooked through. Slice. Step two - Prepare The Beetroot Roast at 200°C for ~30–40 min (or use pre-cooked), then slice. Step Three - Build The Bowl Divide greens, lentils, beetroot, cucumber, and onion across 4 bowls. Top with protein Add sliced chicken evenly. Step four - Dress It Lightly Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over each bowl. Step five - Serve & Enjoy Toss lightly if desired, or keep layered for presentation. Serve immediately while the chicken is warm for the best flavour. Nutritional Information & Cooking Times Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 - 40 minutes 450 kcal | 7g Fat | 53g Protein | 37g Carbohydrates


