Turkey Artichoke Salad
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: none
Serve as a meal, along with a French loaf of bread or whole wheat bread.
Servings: 4 to 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2,5 mL] sage
  • Pinch of thyme
  • 8 ounces [227 g] turkey meat, skinned and cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] cubes
  • 1 [14-ounce / 398-mL] can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1 [15-ounce / 426-mL] can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] chopped parsley
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] sunflower oil
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] white wine vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pinch of Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • Into an 8-cup [2-L] bowl, mix together chopped onion, crushed garlic, sage and thyme; cover and microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until onion is just soft.
  • Mix in turkey cubes and artichoke heart halves; cover.
  • Microwave for 5 to 8 minutes on 'MAXIMUM', until chicken meat is no longer pink inside, stirring twice.
  • Drain off any excess liquid; transfer mixture into a salad bowl.
  • Mix in white beans, chopped sweet red pepper and parsley; thoroughly mix.
  • Prepare salad dressing; pour over salad mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving, to well season turkey cubes with dressing.
Dressing
  • Pour sunflower oil and white wine vinegar into a small bottle with cap; add salt and Cayenne pepper.
  • Screw top and shake well.