Blackened Turkey Salad Can Sub Chicken
Elevate your lunchtime game with this bold and flavorful Blackened Turkey Salad (easily customizable with chicken!). Featuring perfectly seared turkey or chicken breasts coated in a smoky, spiced blackening rub, this salad is a vibrant blend of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, and tangy crumbled feta. A drizzle of creamy ranch or zesty vinaigrette ties it all together, while optional lemon wedges add a refreshing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with protein and fresh produce, this dish is as healthy as it is satisfying. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, it’s a versatile recipe that can easily adapt to your preferences. Try it today and bring restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Turkey breast (substitute chicken breast if desired)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.5 cup Ranch or vinaigrette dressing
- 4 pcs Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the turkey (or chicken) breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to create a blackening spice mix.
Coat both sides of the turkey (or chicken) breasts with olive oil, then rub the spice mix evenly over the meat.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the turkey (or chicken) breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through, achieving an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
While the turkey rests, prepare the salad by combining the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
Top the salad with the sliced blackened turkey (or chicken).
Drizzle the salad with your chosen dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1036 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
