Cajun Turkey and Fresh Melon Salad
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For a quick, easy, and healthy meal, simply slice a turkey breast in half, horizontally, to get two skinny pieces that cook on the grill in 15 minutes.


Cajun Turkey and Fresh Melon Salad

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Servings: Makes: 4 servings
Total Time: 18 mins
Related Categories: Grilling, Salad, Turkey Breasts
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 
    turkey breast tenderloins, split in half horizontally (about 1 pound)
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  • 1  Tbsp.
    olive oil
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  • 1-1/2  tsp.
    Cajun seasoning
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  • 6  cups
    torn mixed greens
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    sliced cantaloupe
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  • 1  cup
    fresh blueberries
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    Crumbled Farmers Cheese (optional)
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    Purchased Salad Dressing of your choice
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Directions
1.
Brush turkey pieces with olive oil. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. For a charcoal grill, grill turkey on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 15 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place turkey on grill rack over heat. Cover; grill as above.) Slice turkey.
2.
Arrange greens on a serving platter along with the turkey, cantaloupe and berries. Top with cheese and pass dressing. Makes: 4 servings
3.
Pantry Items: olive oil, salad dressing
Nutrition information
Calories 359, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Total Sugar 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 52%, Calcium 6%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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