Smoked Turkey And Couscous Recipes

SMOKED TURKEY AND MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS SALAD

Smoked Turkey and Middle Eastern Couscous Salad image

Make and share this Smoked Turkey and Middle Eastern Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories Turkey Breasts

Time 55m

Yield 8 plates of salad, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
5 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chives, chopped
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous, toasted
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
fresh ground black pepper
1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup canned artichoke heart, drained and cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup scallion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs smoked turkey breast, sliced into thin strips
salt, to taste

Steps:

For the vinaigrette - In a mixing bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chives.
For the salad - Rinse the couscous in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the couscous to 3 cups boiling salted water. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cover, remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. All the liquid should now be absorbed. Return the couscous to the sieve and rinse under cold water for about 3 minutes, until cool. Drain and place in a large bowl.
Toss the couscous with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Toss the onion with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and the balsamic vinegar and season heavily with pepper. Spread the onion slices evenly on a baking sheet and roast at 375° F until softened and caramel-colored, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Toss the couscous with the onion, red pepper, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, cucumber, scallions, turkey and lemon-chive vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If the salad is too dry, spritz it with lemon juice and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 1015.5, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 3, Protein 23.6

SMOKED TURKEY SALAD WITH GRAPES, COUSCOUS, AND ARUGULA

Smoked Turkey Salad with Grapes, Couscous, and Arugula image

Categories Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
a 3/4-pound piece smoked boneless turkey breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup fresh red or pink grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, washed well, spun dry, and cut into thin strips
1 bunch arugula (about 2 cups, packed), washed well and spun dry, coarse stems discarded
2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

In a small saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Cover pan and let couscous stand 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, parsley, and salt to taste with a fork and cool couscous mixture to room temperature.
In a bowl toss turkey, grapes, juices, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange arugula on 4 dinner plates and divide couscous amoung them. Top couscous with turkey mixture and drizzle any liquid remaining in bowl over salads. Sprinkle salads with walnuts.

TURKEY COUSCOUS SALAD

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For a fast, light supper on a busy night, try this colorful turkey salad. I like to serve it with warm breadsticks, and the yogurt dressing lends a refreshing tang. -Anna Minegar, Zolfo Springs, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
2-1/2 ounces sliced deli turkey, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese, cut into cubes

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Fluff with a fork; cool. , Add the turkey, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, parsley and vinegar. Pour over couscous mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges