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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Salads Poultry Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Low Fat Chicken Turkey Dietary Spicy Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Turkey Breasts Greens Lettuces Taste Mood

Blackened Turkey Salad Can Sub Chicken

An explosion of flavors in this cajunized salad.

Steps

To make the honey-dijon dressing: whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
Cover , chill and reserve.
To make the cajun spice blend: combine spices for cajun spice blend in a small bowl.
To make the turkey cutlets: preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Lightly brush both sides of turkey cutlets with olive oil.
Sprinkle top of each with spice blend , covering the entire top surface of the cutlets with the seasonings.
Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot.
Add 1 tablespoon oil.
Swirl to coat.
Place 2 cutlets , seasoned side down , in skillet.
Sear until very brown on bottom , about 2-3 minutes.
While the first side cooks , sprinkle another teaspoon of spice blend over the top of each cutlet , coating the surfaces well.
Turn the cutlets and sear for another 2-3 minutes.
Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
Place cutlets on a baking sheet.
Place in preheated oven.
Bake until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached , about 6-8 minutes.
For the salad.

Ingredients

honey, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, white vinegar, kosher salt, fresh thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, sweet paprika, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder, skinless boneless turkey breasts, olive oil, boston lettuce, spinach, carrot, grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions