Smoked Turkey Paella Salad Recipes

SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
• Add the potatoes and cook until almost tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add the green beans and corn and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drain in a colander.
• Place the vegetables in a salad bowl.
• Add the red onion slices and turkey; toss to combine.
• In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar.
• Whisk until the salt dissolves.
• Add the mustard and basil, whisk well.
• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, while whisking constantly, to form an emulsion.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD WITH CHEDDAR AND HARDBOILED EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the Cheddar, turkey, eggs, carrots and celery to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SMOKED TURKEY PAELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1/3 cup dressing and paprika in small bowl to blend. Bring broth and saffron to boil in heavy medium sauce-pan over high heat. Mix in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in peas. Cover and cook until rice and peas are tender and broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer rice mixture to large bowl. Cool 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Mix in turkey and red bell pepper. Add dressing mixture and toss to blend, adding more purchased dressing by tablespoonfuls, if desired. Season salad with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

SMOKED TURKEY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Rinse under cold water and drain again.
• In a large bowl, stir together the pasta turkey, celery, grapes and onions.
• In a small bowl, stir together the other ingredients.
• Toss the pasta with the dressing.
• Add salt and pepper, if desired.
• Serve chilled.