Sesame Turkey Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Turkey Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger; 1/2 cup frozen cooked wheat berries or brown rice, thawed; 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved; 1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped; 1 pound rotisserie turkey breast or chicken breast (skin removed), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 carrot, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; 1 small or 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into large chunks

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
1/2 cup frozen cooked wheat berries or brown rice, thawed
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
1 bunch scallions, roughly chopped
1 pound rotisserie turkey breast or chicken breast (skin removed), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 carrot, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1 small or 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into large chunks

1
Toast the sesame seeds in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a blender and add the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger and 3 tablespoons water; pulse until smooth.
3
Set aside.
4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
5
Add the wheat berries and stir-fry until golden, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the snap peas and scallions; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Transfer to a large bowl.
8
Add the turkey, carrot, lettuce and sesame dressing; toss to coat.
9
Photograph by Charles Masters

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons), 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Sesame Turkey Salad 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.

Sesame Turkey Salad

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