Smoked Turkey Rice Salad

By krystallondon

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) whole-grain parboiled brown rice
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) sesame seeds
• 2 cups (500 mL) cubed smoked turkey thighs or ham
• 2 cups (500 mL) bean sprouts
• 1 sweet yellow pepper, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) raisins, (optional)
• 8 leaves Boston leaf lettuce
• Dressing
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) orange juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) sesame oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) grated gingerroot
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, bring 2 cups (500 mL) water and salt to boil; add rice. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in skillet, toast sesame seeds over low heat until golden; set aside.

Dressing:
In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. Add rice, turkey, bean sprouts, yellow pepper, green onions, raisins (if using) and sesame seeds; toss to combine. Serve on lettuce.

Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 414
pro 26 g
total fat 15 g
sat. fat 3 g
carb 45 g
fibre 4 g
chol 73 mg
sodium 476 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 7%
iron 28%
vit A 3%
vit C 120%
folate 40%