Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Turkey & herb Noodle Salad

Ingredients

  • Turkey:
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 2 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups shredded cooked skinless dark-meat turkey (about 8 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce with garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • Salad:
  • 4 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli
  • 4 cups torn butter lettuce
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

To prepare turkey, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and chopped onion to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add turkey and next 5 ingredients (through salt) to pan; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

To prepare dressing, combine 2 tablespoons vinegar and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.

To prepare salad, cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients except mint sprigs. Place about 2 cups lettuce mixture into each of 4 bowls. Top each with 1 cup noodles and 1 1/2 cups turkey mixture; drizzle each with 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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