A low-fat, high-protein salad to boost your energy
A recipe from our six-pack plan, this turkey salad is a great-tasting and filling meal, designed to give you an energy boost, pre or post workout.
Skinless turkey is low in fat, and can help lower cholesterol. It is rich in vitamin B6 and niacin which are both essential for energy production, and is a good source of iron, zinc, potassium and phosphorus. Turkey also contains selenium which many of us don't have enough of in our day-to-day diets and is fantastic for immunity, and strengthening and conditioning both hair and nails, and organ tissue.
Tikka is made with a mix of spices, including anti-inflammatory coriander, iron-rich cumin, and garam masala, which actually aids your body's absorption of vitamins, such as those in the runner beans, beetroot and spinach.
All three vegetables chosen here are high in iron. Runner beans are also a good source of calcium and fibre, beetroot is full of anti-oxidants, and is low in fat and can help lower cholesterol.
The Greek yogurt packs in yet more calcium and protein, the olive oil is heart-healthy, and the lemon juice gives the whole thing zing, as well as a jolt of vitamin C.
Bursting with iron and protein yet low in calories and fat, this is a strong salad to fuel a tough workout or re-energize a tired body.
Ingredients
- 500g Turkey breast meat
- 50g runner beans
- Handful of spinach
- 1 beetroot, sliced
- 2 tbsps. Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsps. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 packet Schwartz Tikka Spice Mix (available from supermarkets)
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Cut the turkey into 1 inch pieces (or you can leave as whole breasts*)
- Mix the turkey with the Schwartz Tikka Spice mix in a bowl and cover thoroughly
- Leave overnight in fridge or for 20 minutes if you want to cook it now
- Preheat the grill on high
- Either thread turkey onto skewers or place on a greased tray
- Baste with oil and grill for 5 minutes
- Meanwhile lightly steam the runner beans
- Now carefully turn the turkey pieces, baste and grill for another 5 minutes
- Mix the spinach, beetroot, runner beans and turkey together
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and yogurt on the side
- *If leaving as whole breasts, oven bake for 25 minutes on 190°C
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