Bang Bang Turkey

By

Nigella Lawson

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Ingredients

  • FOR THE BANG BANG SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese chili-bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
  • FOR ASSEMBLY:
  • 6 cups finely shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 3 cups cold shredded turkey
  • 1 scallion, halved crosswise and julienned
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned

Preparation

Step 1

PREPARE SAUCE:
In a small mixing bowl, combine sauce ingredients with 2 tablespoons cold water, and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed, up to two weeks.

FOR ASSEMBLY:
Spread lettuce over a large serving plate, and sprinkle evenly with cilantro and mint. Drizzle 4 to 5 tablespoons of Bang Bang sauce on top.
In a small bowl, combine turkey with 4 tablespoons Bang Bang sauce, and toss until well coated. Arrange turkey strips in a rough line down center of salad. Top turkey with scallions and cucumber. Drizzle with more sauce, or place sauce in a bowl to pass at table.

349 calories; 21 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 75 milligrams cholesterol; 369 milligrams sodium