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    Smoked Turkey & Lettuce Packets


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    12-ounce piece smoked turkey, diced
    1/3 cup chopped red radishes
    2 Tbs minced white part of scallions
    6 long scallion greens
    24 medium-size Boston lettuce leaves (from about 2 large heads lettuce; save largest and smallest leaves for another use)
    24 thin slices red radish

    Cilantro Mayonnaise

    3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
    3/4 cup loosely packed cliantro leaves
    1 Tbs fresh lime juice
    1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and very coarsely chopped
    1 tsp light soy sauce
    1 small clove garlic
    1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    Recipe



    Cilantro Mayonnaise: Process ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Scrape into a medium-size bowl.
    Stir in turkey, chopped radishes and minced scallion.
    Boil or microwave scallion greens until limp. Immerse in cold water, drain and pat dry. Cut each lengthwise in 4 strips.
    Put 2 tablespoons turkey mixture in center of each lettuce leaf. Wrap opposite sides over filling. Tie a scallion string around middle and knot. Trim ends. Slip a radish slice under each knot.
    Nutrition facts per serving:

    Serves 12, two per serving

    The Cilantro Mayonnaise may be made a day ahead. Refrigerate covered. The vegetables, including scallion greens, may be prepared one day ahead. Wrap separately and refrigerate. Packets may be assembled up to 4 hours before serving. Arrange on platter; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

 

 


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