Black-Eyed Bean and Smoked Turkey Salad


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How to Make - Black-Eyed Bean and Smoked Turkey Salad
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Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Leftover smoked turkey can be used to make a hearty salad, tossed with cooked black-eyed beans and fresh, juicy vegetables. The combination of spices plays a key role in this salad. Garlic, thyme, mustard, cayenne pepper, and pickle juice perfectly enhance the flavor of the smoked turkey.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 fresh sprigs of thyme
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 package (280 g) frozen black-eyed beans, thawed
  • 1/3 cup of pickled cucumber slices + 4 tablespoons of brine
  • 220 g smoked turkey drumstick or breast, skin removed, meat chopped
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Creole or grain mustard
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 10 cups torn arugula, escarole, and/or romaine lettuce
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (with leaves)



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the beans and 2 tablespoons of brine and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the turkey and heat through for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the green onions, season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Discard the thyme.

  3. Meanwhile, combine the mustard with 2 tablespoons of the brine in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the tomatoes and toss. Add the arugula, celery, and pickles and toss again. Divide among plates and top with the beans and turkey.





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