6 spears fresh asparagus, cut into 1” (2.5 cm) lengths
5 cups (1.25 L) roughly chopped romaine lettuce
1 small endive, roughly chopped
4 large radishes, thin sliced
2 mini cucumbers, cut into thick slices
½ cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese
1 firm ripe avocado, cut into thin slices
Directions
Lemon-Basil Dressing:
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
Process on low speed for 15-20 seconds, or until the basil is very finely chopped.
Leaving the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a thin stream, and blend until completely smooth and combined.
Measure out ¼ cup (60 mL) of the dressing, and set the rest aside until you’re ready to assemble the salad.
Marinate and Grill the Turkey:
In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the ¼ cup (60 mL) dressing with the turkey breast.
Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
Preheat a lightly oiled gas or charcoal grill to medium-high.
Cook the marinated turkey breast over direct heat with the lid closed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until a meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165oF (74oC).
Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Salad:
In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, blanch the sugar snap peas and asparagus for 30 seconds or until brilliantly green.
Using a slotted spoon, quickly remove the blanched vegetables and immediately plunge into an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and cut the snap pea pods into bite-sized pieces.
Transfer the snap peas and asparagus to a large mixing bowl, and add the lettuce, endive, radishes, cucumber, and feta.
Drizzle with the reserved dressing and toss until evenly coated.
Divide the dressed greens between 4 salad bowls or plates, and top each one with avocado slices and turkey cubes. Serve immediately.
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