Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper and Corn Salad

Smoked turkey is turkey meat that has undergone a smoking process, which involves curing the meat, then exposing it to smoke from burning aromatic wood for a long period of time.

The smoke from the burning wood browns the turkey and gives it a smokey flavor. It also helps make the meat more tender.

Smoked turkey is typically turkey breast, though it can also be a turkey ham (though called turkey ham, it has no pork meat).

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Turkey ham is made from processed turkey thigh meat, meat that has been deboned mechanically

When you dice your smoked turkey breast or turkey meat into pieces and mix it with flavorful black beans and vegetables like red onion, sweet corn, bell pepper and tomatoes, you have the start of a great salad.

But it doesn’t stop there. Your smoked turkey vegetable mix is dressed with a mint, garlic and lemon vinaigrette. Then you plate that over peppery tasting baby arugula.

With all that plated food, you now have yourself a – Salad as a Main Course.

A Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper and Corn Salad, is prepared in under 30 minutes.

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Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper and Corn Salad

3/4 pound smoked cooked turkey breast, diced (about 3 cups)

1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups yellow corn kernels, fresh off the cob (can opt for canned fire roasted kernel corn)

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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced

1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

3 cups arugula

Dressing

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped (plus leaves for garnish)

1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped

1/2 cup tomato juice

2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon sherry (or balsamic) vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Combine turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl.

Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

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Add dressing to turkey mixture and toss to combine. Divide arugula among 4 plates and top with turkey salad.

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