Turkey Pineapple Salad Recipes

HONEY-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST WITH ROASTED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Place turkey breast, skin side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of meat and does not touch bone. Roast uncovered 1 hour.
• Cut rind from pineapple. Cut pineapple lengthwise in half; cut out core. Cut each half crosswise into 8 slices. Mix wine, honey, soy sauce, gingerroot and garlic. Arrange pineapple on rack around turkey. Brush turkey and pineapple with wine mixture. Roast uncovered about 1 hour longer, brushing turkey and pineapple frequently with wine mixture, until thermometer reads 165°F. Remove turkey and pineapple from pan; keep warm. Discard any remaining wine mixture.
• Pour pan drippings into measuring cup; skim off any excess fat. Add enough water to drippings to measure 1 cup. Heat drippings to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Mix cornstarch and cold water; stir into drippings. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve with turkey.

TURKEY-PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until 1 or 2 drops of water bubble and skitter when sprinkled in wok. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add cauliflowerets; stir-fry about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add onions and bell pepper; stir-fry 1 minute. Remove vegetable mixture from wok.
• Add turkey to wok; stir-fry about 4 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove turkey from wok.
• Toss lettuce, pineapple chunks, vegetable mixture and turkey in large salad bowl. Shake reserved pineapple juice, the vinegar and pepper in tightly covered container. Pour over turkey mixture; toss to coat.

CURRIED PINEAPPLE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, turkey, celery, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry, salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice. Stir into turkey mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving. Spoon onto lettuce leaves and top with grapes and almonds.

TURKEY-APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients; set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the salad dressing and brown sugar; pour over the turkey mixture and gently toss.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce or cabbage or use to make sandwiches.

CAJUN TURKEY STEAKS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Reserve 2 tbsp of the onion for the salsa. Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the remaining onion and half the pepper for 4 mins or until softened and coloured. Stir in the rice, then pour in the stock. Add the kidney beans and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, stir once, cover the pan, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 mins until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
• Dust the turkey steaks with the Cajun spice and griddle or fry in a non-stick pan for about 4-6 mins on each side until cooked through. Cut the pineapple into small pieces and mix together with the reserved red onion, pepper, green chilli and lime juice. Spoon some salsa over each steak and serve with the rice.