TURKEY AND QUINOA SALAD

Turkey and Quinoa Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
Kosher salt
1 pound turkey cutlets
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon and/or parsley
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced
1 1/2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, chopped
1 Cubanelle chile pepper or other Italian frying pepper, seeded and chopped
4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Steps:

Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add 4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
Toss the turkey with half of the herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; set aside. Soak the onion slices in cold water, 10 minutes.
Toss the tomatoes, chile, cucumbers, vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Drain the onion, add to the tomato mixture and toss.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the turkey and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels, then cut into 2-inch pieces. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the tomato mixture and turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 483 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams