Turkey Mandarin Salad Recipes

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• For the turkey: In a 4 or 5-quart saucepan, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, orange juice, garlic and ginger. Add the turkey, breast-side down, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 45 to 50 minutes. Let the turkey cool for 20 minutes. Using 2 forks, shred the meat into 2-inch pieces.
• For the wontons: In a heavy, medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread should brown in about 4 minutes.) Add the wontons and fry until golden, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, orange juice, sesame seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
• For the salad: In a large salad bowl, toss together the almonds, romaine, iceberg lettuce, Napa cabbage, scallions and bell pepper. Add the dressing and the shredded turkey and toss until coated. Garnish with the fried wontons and serve.

TURKEY MANDARIN WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Beat oil, mustard, honey and lemon juice with wire whisk until well blended.
• Layer spinach, turkey and oranges in serving bowl.
• Add mustard mixture and walnuts to salad; toss to coat.

MANDARIN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup mix, sugar, and garlic until well blended. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl.
• To make the salad, toss the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, carrot, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken, and almonds with the pasta. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, and toss again to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

BETSY'S MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well. Refrigerate until use.
• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, cook and stir the almonds and sugar until the sugar is melted and the almonds are coated. Remove from heat, cool, and break apart. Store at room temperature until ready to serve salad.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, celery, oranges, almonds and dressing until evenly coated.

MANDARIN-SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until marmalade is melted. Cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss cabbage, lettuce, turkey and pea pods.
• Gently stir orange segments into salad. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

TURKEY MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion and salt; mix well.
• Add grapes, celery, oranges and macaroni; toss lightly to mix. Cover and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and whipped cream; fold into salad along with almonds. Top with toasted almonds if desired.

TURKEY MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine turkey, onion and salt; mix well. Add grapes, celery, oranges and macaroni; toss lightly to mix. Cover and refrigerate. , Just before serving, combine fold whipped cream into mayonnaise; fold into salad along with almonds. Top with toasted almonds if desired.

CHINESE TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and ginger until honey is dissolved. Whisking constantly, add oils in a slow stream until completely incorporated. Taste and adjust flavor, as desired.
• Add turkey, toss to thoroughly coat, and let sit 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss again to combine. Serve.

MANDARIN TURKEY SALAD

Steps:

• Combine turkey, water chestnuts, celery, green onion, green pepper, and eggs in a bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise and orange juice.
• Pour over turkey mixture and combine well.
• Serve on leaf lettuce, garnished with mandarin oranges and almonds.

ASIAN TURKEY OR CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANDARIN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss all salad ingredients except ramen noodles.
• Mix all dressing ingredients.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss.
• Add broken ramen noodles and enjoy.

TURKEY-MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Sprinkle lemon juice on diced apple. In large bowl toss together apple, turkey, celery, onions, salt, and pepper until well mixed. In small bowl blend mayonnaise, whipped cream, coconut, orange rind, and optional curry powder. Blend into turkey mixture and chill. Just before serving blend in Mandarin oranges. Place salad on lettuce leaves to serve.

SUMMER TURKEY SALADS

Steps:

• Combine flour and salt in a shallow bowl. Place egg in a separate shallow bowl. Combine walnuts and rosemary in another shallow bowl. Coat turkey in flour mixture, then dip in egg and coat with walnut mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook turkey in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. , Divide salad greens among four serving plates; top with tomatoes, blueberries, oranges, onions and turkey strips. , In a blender, combine the vinegar, blueberries, honey and mustard. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad.