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Turkey Aioli Oriental Pasta Salad

Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu"  instructions

Grilled Turkey Aioli                                                         Time: 30 minutes

2 - 4 turkey cutlets - depending on size

Marinade

3 tbs soy sauce
3 tbs mayonnaise
3 tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder - or 2 cloves minced
1 tbs fresh basil or 2 tsp dried

In small bowl whisk together the ingredients for the marinade - whisk well: it should emulsify (come together thickly).  Pour over turkey and let marinate for 15 minutes - or longer if you are doing other stuff, up to 45 minutes.  Remove from marinade and cook on barbecue 10 - 15 minutes turning once or under broiler for 12 - 15 minutes turning once - or sauté in large skillet 10 - 15 minutes (you get the picture).  Baste with any remaining sauce.   In all cases it depends on thickness and test for doneness by slicing and peaking.  Serve.

Oriental Pasta Salad                     Time: 20-30 minutes depending on pasta cooking time

2 cups bite-size pasta - farfalle, fusilli, etc.
1 can red kidney beans, 15 oz (450gr)
1/3 lb fresh green beans
1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tomatoes, medium
3 tbs snipped fresh basil (optional)
2 tbs snipped chives

Vinaigrette

3 tbs soy sauce
3 tbs tarragon white wine vinegar
3 tbs olive oil - or walnut oil if you have it (even better)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Cook pasta according to package directions.  While pasta cooks:  Top and tail beans...cut off the ends.  Cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths (4cm).  Put beans into small skillet, add stock, cover and simmer over medium heat until just tender - about 12 minutes.  Drain and rinse kidney beans and put into a large bowl.  When green beans are done remove from heat and drain.  Add to the bowl.  Slice tomatoes then cut each slice into quarters and add to beans.  Snip chives and basil and add to beans.  Make  vinaigrette, add to beans and toss gently to combine.  When pasta is done drain, rinse lightly with cold water and drain well,  Add to bean mix.  Toss gently to combine.  Leftovers for dinner tomorrow - it keeps about 3 days.

For vinaigrette: mix soy sauce, vinegar, oregano and garlic in small bowl.  Add oil and whisk - mixture will not emulsify (thickened) but should be well blended. 
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Cooking Schedule: 30 minutes Assemble all ingredients and utensils Light/turn on barbecue grill if using Put pasta water on high heat Make marinade and pour over turkey Top and tail beans Cut beans and start to cook Drain kidney beans and put into bowl Slice tomatoes and add to bowl Snip herbs and add to bowl

Start to cook pasta Make vinaigrette and add to bowl Toss to combine Start to cook turkey When beans are done, drain and add to bowl Turn turkey When pasta is done, drain and add to bowl Toss pasta salad to combine Remove turkey Serve all and eat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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