Starkel Nutrition

Romaine and Shredded Turkey Salad with Cilantro and Sesame Dressing

CourseSalads
SensitivityDairy Free

Servings	Prep Time
10	20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
10	20minutes

Ingredients

1/2cup sliced almonds
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into thin strips
1head romaine lettuce, large ribs removed and cut into thin strips
1/2cup chopped cilantro
1/4cup chopped mint
3cups turkey breast, shredded, cooked,
2 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces, then julienned
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 3-inch-long pieces, then julienned

Dressing

3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4cup tamari
2tablespoons rice wine
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4cup sesame oil
4teaspoons toasted white sesame seedscrushed in a mortar
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Place the almonds in a small pan over medium heat and toast until golden brown, shaking the pan, about 2-2 1/2 minutes. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cilantro and mint. Transfer to a platter. Arrange the shredded turkey on top of the greens. Garnish with green onions, cucumber, and almonds.
To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and rice wine in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the sesame oil. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add the sesame seeds, then pour the dressing over the salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Each serving: 149 calories, 13 grams of protein, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 24 mg cholesterol, 364 mg sodium