TURKEY MEDALLIONS WITH TOMATO SALAD

Turkey Medallions with Tomato Salad image

This is a quick-to-cook meal using turkey medallions with a crisp coating. The turkey is enhanced by the bright flavor of a simple tomato salad. -Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
3 medium tomatoes
TURKEY:
1 large egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 package (20 ounces) turkey breast tenderloins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Additional fresh basil

Steps:

Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Stir in green pepper, celery, onion and basil. Cut tomatoes into wedges; cut wedges in half. Stir into pepper mixture., In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg and lemon juice. In another shallow bowl, toss bread crumbs with cheese, walnuts and lemon pepper., Cut tenderloins crosswise into 1-in. slices; flatten slices with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to adhere., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add a third of the turkey; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat twice with remaining oil and turkey. Serve with tomato mixture; sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.