Smoked Turkey Leg and Green Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Smoked Turkey Leg and Green Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small red onion, sliced in half moons; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned; 6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped; Meat from 1 (1-pound) smoked turkey leg, skin removed and meat roughly chopped, 10 ounces; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small red onion, sliced in half moons
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
Meat from 1 (1-pound) smoked turkey leg, skin removed and meat roughly chopped, 10 ounces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the string beans.
2
Blanch until bright green, about 3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
3
Warm the butter and the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until they are softened but have no color.
5
Add the bell pepper to the skillet and continue to saute another 2 minutes.
6
Strain the string beans and pat dry.
7
Add the beans, tomatoes, turkey and lemon juice and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and warm.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl, top with toasted pine nuts and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small red onion, sliced in half moons, and more.

Yes, Smoked Turkey Leg and Green Bean 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.

Smoked Turkey Leg and Green Bean Salad

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