Chinese Turkey Salad

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Total Time:
1 hr 15 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Turkey:

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • One 3 to 3 1/2-pound bone-in, skinless turkey half-breast

Wontons:

  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 10 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad:

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Cook's Note)
  • One 1-pound head romaine, torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 head Napa cabbage (8 ounces), shredded
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

Directions

For the turkey: In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger. Add the turkey, breast-side down, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the turkey cool for 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch pieces.

For the wontons: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 4 minutes.) Add the wontons and fry until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.

For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the almonds, romaine, iceberg lettuce, Napa cabbage, scallions and bell pepper. Add the dressing and the shredded turkey and toss until coated. Garnish with the fried wontons and serve.

Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven until lightly toasted, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.

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  • on February 17, 2013

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    Every week, I try a new recipe from Giada. This salad was as delicious as it was beautiful. Colorful, tasty and filling. It was a hit with my family. The broth infused the right amount of flavor in the turkey and the dressing was just right. I added mandarin oranges and I thought that went well. Thanks Giada again, for another great recipe.

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  • on August 10, 2012

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    Healthy and hearty salad perfect for summertime. The turkey is infused with the flavors in the broth. I didn't use any wontons to garnish but the salad was great without them. Enjoyed the Asian-style dressing.

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  • on April 07, 2012

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    After watching Giada make this on her program a couple of weeks ago, I knew this was a recipe I would have to try. While I am not usually a salad type of person, I thoroughly enjoyed this meal.

    The liquid the turkey was poached in gave the meat a wonderful flavor, and the dressing really intensified the flavor. In addition, I really loved the combination of lettuce, cabbage, and red pepper topped with toasted almonds. Definitely a keeper!

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