Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Onion and Turkey Lime Salad
A salad that encapsulates the colors and flavors of the Southwest—red bell peppers, smoky turkey, tequila, and lime.
Ingredients
- 6 cups white or yellow onions, cut into narrow wedges
- 6 cups slivered, sweet red peppers
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 6 cups shredded, cooked turkey
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1 Tbs grated lime peel
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Lettuce
- Sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Saut onions and peppers in oil until tender.
- Add turkey, tequila, lime peel, garlic, cumin, and crushed pepper; heat thoroughly. Add lime juice and mix. Cover and refrigerate.
- Arrange Onion and Turkey Lime Salad on lettuce-lined individual salad plates. Serve with sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 387
Calories from Fat 207 (53%)
(35%)Total Fat 23g
(53%)Saturated Fat 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
(21%)Cholesterol 63mg
(26%)Sodium 618mg
(11%)Potassium 373mg
Total Carbohydrate 17g
(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(51%)Protein 26g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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