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Grilled Thai turkey salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Grilled Thai turkey salad is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 25 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 25 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Turkey; Lettuce
Category Poultry; Vegetables
Meal Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Asian; Thai
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 small green chili (serrano or Thai), finely minced

  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 pinch pepper

  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium head red leaf lettuce, separated

  • 2 carrots, peeled and julienned

  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned

  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions

  • Preheat a stove top to medium-high heat.

  • Combine the lime juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl.

  • Combine the turkey, chili, shallot, lime zest, salt, pepper, and 2 teaspoons fish sauce. Form into 8 thin patties.

  • Brush the patties with oil and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 3 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

  • Toss the lettuce with carrots and bell pepper and divide onto plates. Place two turkey patties over each salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing. Top with mint.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 207 cal

  • Total fat: 13g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 58mg

  • Sodium: 433mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 16g