Turkey Club Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe

Turkey Club Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe

  • 6 cups bite size pieces of leaf lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound turkey breast cutlets, cut into 1 inch strips
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup seasoned croutons
  • 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce and tomatoes.
  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Arrange turkey on lettuce mixture.
  3. Cook bacon in same skillet over low heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and brown. Drain bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons fat in skillet. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over salad.
  4. Cook onion in bacon fat about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar, mustard, pepper and vinegar. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot. Pour onion mixture over salad; toss. Top with croutons and cheese. Serve warm.