Fresh lamb’s lettuce with tomatoes, turkey and crispy croutons

Fresh lamb's lettuce with tomatoes

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation time: 37 minutes

This is a simple and light appetizer with succulent cuts of meat, fresh cherry tomatoes and crunchy toasted croutons. It’s a great alternative to the regular Caesar salad. Prepared in minutes, it’s a great choice for any meal.

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Fresh lamb's lettuce with tomatoes
Fresh lamb's lettuce with tomatoes

Portions: 4 persons | Preparation: 37 minutes

This is a simple and light appetizer with succulent cuts of meat, fresh cherry tomatoes and crunchy toasted croutons. It’s a great alternative to the regular Caesar salad. Prepared in minutes, it’s a great choice for any meal.

Please review recipe:

Ø 5 out of 5 stars ( 7 votes )

Season: Autumn, Winter | Region: Europe | Preparation: Cold preparation, Roasting | Menu: Salads | Cuisine: Danish recipes

Ingredients

  • 500 g turkey fillet
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 3 slices of white bread
  • ½ tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 300 g lamb’s lettuce
  • Parmesan, optional, for serving

Utensils

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • tablespoon
  • frypan
  • plate
  • bowl

Instructions

  1. Cut the turkey fillets into 10-15 mm thick pieces.
  2. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a frying pan.
  4. Add the meat, about 2-3 minutes on each side Fry until cooked.
  5. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  6. Cut the turkey into small pieces.
  7. Quarter the cherry tomatoes and cut the bread into small cubes.
  8. Heat the remaining sunflower oil and butter in a frying pan.
  9. Toast the bread cubes while stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until golden to form croutons.
  10. Remove the croutons and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
  11. Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Clean the lamb’s lettuce and place in a shallow salad bowl.
  13. Distribute the pieces of meat, cherry tomatoes and croutons over the lamb’s lettuce.
  14. Drizzle over the dressing.
  15. Sprinkle the lamb’s lettuce with grated parmesan, if desired en and enjoy.