Blackened Turkey Salad (Can Sub Chicken) Recipe

Name: Blackened Turkey Salad (Can Sub Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup honey; ⅓ cup Dijon mustard; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless turkey breasts, cutlet pounded to an even thickness or 4 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to an even thickness; olive oil; 8 cups boston lettuce, washed, drained, chilled and torn into bite-sized pieces; 4 cups spinach, washed, drained, chilled and torn into bite-sized pieces; ½ cup shredded carrot; ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved; ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

¼ cup honey
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 (6 ounce) skinless boneless turkey breasts, cutlet pounded to an even thickness or 4 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to an even thickness
olive oil
8 cups boston lettuce, washed, drained, chilled and torn into bite-sized pieces
4 cups spinach, washed, drained, chilled and torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 green onions, chopped

1
To Make The Honey-Dijon Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
2
Cover, chill and reserve.
3
To Make The Cajun Spice Blend: Combine spices for Cajun spice blend in a small bowl.
4
To Make the Turkey Cutlets: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
5
Lightly brush both sides of turkey cutlets with olive oil.
6
Sprinkle top of each with spice blend, covering the entire top surface of the cutlets with the seasonings.
7
Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until very hot.
8
Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
9
Place 2 cutlets, seasoned side down, in skillet.
10
Sear until very brown on bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
11
While the first side cooks, sprinkle another teaspoon of spice blend over the top of each cutlet, coating the surfaces well.
12
Turn the cutlets and sear for another 2-3 minutes.
13
Repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
14
Place cutlets on a baking sheet.
15
Place in preheated oven; bake until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached, about 6-8 minutes.
16
For The Salad Assembly: Toss lettuce, spinach and carrots together.
17
Portion vegetables into 4 shallow pasta bowls or dinner plates.
18
Slice cutlets, across the grain, in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
19
Place the turkey strips across the top of each salad.
20
Sprinkle each salad with grape tomato halves, shredded cheese and green onions.
21
Serve immediately with Honey-Dijon dressing on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup honey, ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Blackened Turkey Salad (Can Sub Chicken) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blackened Turkey Salad (Can Sub Chicken)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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