SOUPS & SALADS

Turkey Black Bean Salad

1/2 cup/125 mL Olive oil
3 tbsp/45 mL Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp/30 mL Lime juice
1 tbsp/15 mL Dijon mustard
1 tbsp/15 mL Ground cumin
2 tsp/10 mL Hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp/2 mL Salt
1/4 tsp/1 mL Pepper
1 lb/500 g Boneless turkey breast, cut into 4 pieces
1 19 oz (540 mL) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups/375 mL Frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 Sweet red pepper, chopped
3 Green onions, chopped
1/2 cup/60 mL Cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.

Place turkey in non-metal bowl or pan.  Pour 1/2 of the olive oil mixture over the turkey; mix to coat the turkey.  Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to overnight.  Reserve remaining olive oil mixture until ready to use.

Preheat grill to medium-high.  Grill marinated turkey pieces 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.  Slice turkey into thin strips.

In a large bowl, mix together black beans, corn, red pepper, green onions and turkey strips.  Pour reserved olive oil mixture over top; mix to combine.  Stir in cilantro.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.