Turkey Pear and Bacon Salad

Forget your traditional Thanksgiving turkey and say hello to a fresh, delicious and oh so tasty way to make a bistro turkey salad. Turkey is a versatile protein that can be fixed in so many ways and its perfect pair is what else, BACON! This turkey pear and bacon salad is sweet, savory, and filling.  Perfect for a family get together or weekend lunch!

Ingredients:
1 pound turkey tenderloin cutlets
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 tablespoon organic mustard
1/4 cup fresh walnuts chopped
3 pieces of nitrate free bacon
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
2 fresh pears (D' Anjou pear) thinly sliced
1 bag fresh baby greens salad with arugula
Dry white wine

Method:
1.) Season turkey with sea salt and pepper to taste.  Brush turkey with half of honey and mustard.
2.) Dressing: Cook bacon in cast iron skillet until crisp and remove. Add in garlic and walnuts and saute until lightly brown.  Whisk in remaining mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of white wine.  Cook for 30 seconds then remove to serving cup.
3.) Add 1/2 tablespoon of EV coconut oil to cast iron skillet over medium high heat.  Cook turkey in even layer for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked throughout. Remove from heat.
4.) Top salad with turkey, fresh pears, crumbled bacon and drizzle with dressing.  Serve with a dry sweet white wine.

*For variations add pears to turkey for last few minutes of cooking time.  For dressing, try a splash of balsamic vinegar.  Have fun with your food!

*For Primal option, add freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Turkey Bacon Avocado Lettuce Wraps

Some nights you just don’t feel like cooking a gourmet dinner or even cooking in general.  Soup and sandwiches are a simple and delicious way to be “lazy” in the kitchen.  Lettuce wraps are a great substitute for bread and really showcase the flavors of meat and vegetables used.  Cut corners by spicing up a store bought organic gluten free soup. For easy and delicious entertaining, make a fun wrap station with different kinds of deli meats, sausages, veggie toppings and condiments so everyone can make their own custom sandwich.

Ingredients:
1 ½ pound fresh deli roasted turkey breast (nitrate free if you can find)
1 head iceberg lettuce
4-6 strips cooked nitrate free bacon
1-2 Roma tomatoes thin sliced
1 avocado (mashed with a splash of fresh lime juice and garlic powder

Method:
1.) Remove core from iceberg. Carefully peel outside lettuce leaves off, keeping rounded shape.
2.) Place avocado spread in lettuce leaf.  Add turkey, bacon, tomato, and any other veggies or all natural condiment you prefer (mustard is great).
3.) Start by folding up the thicker “core” end of the lettuce, following with the sides until you make a wrap.  Easy and delicious!

*Make it Primal with Grass Fed Sliced Cheese
 *Goes great with sweet potatoes in coconut oil and all natural gluten free soup.
Soup idea: Store bought Organic Winter Squash Soup with fresh garlic, sweet peppers, and green onions added in.  Season with cayenne pepper and basil.