Citrus-Glazed Turkey & Chicken Salad with Avocado and Dragon Fruit
Ingredients:
• 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
• 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 dragon fruit, diced
• 2 cups lettuce, chopped
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 grapefruit, segmented, juice reserved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine turkey, chicken, avocado, dragon fruit, lettuce, carrot, and cilantro.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Garnish with grapefruit segments and serve chilled.
Recipe 2: Roasted Squash & Carrot Soup with Citrus-Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 1/2 cup cooked turkey or chicken, shredded
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For the Salsa:
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 dragon fruit, diced
• 1/2 grapefruit, segmented and chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
2. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender, add broth, and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into a pot over medium heat, stir in shredded turkey or chicken, cumin, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix avocado, dragon fruit, grapefruit, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to create the salsa.
5. Serve the soup hot, topped with a spoonful of citrus-avocado salsa.
How to Cut a Dragon Fruit
What You’ll Need:
• 1 ripe dragon fruit
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Spoon (optional)
Steps:
1. Slice in Half:
• Place the dragon fruit on a cutting board.
• Use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise from top to bottom.
2. Remove the Skin:
• Option 1 (Scooping Method): Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, similar to how you’d scoop an avocado.
• Option 2 (Peeling Method): Grip the edge of the skin and gently peel it away from the flesh with your fingers. The skin should separate easily.
3. Cut into Desired Shapes:
• Dice: Cut the flesh into small cubes.
• Slices: Cut into thin or thick slices for a decorative presentation.
• Balls: Use a melon baller to scoop out round pieces.
4. Enjoy or Store:
• Eat it fresh, add it to fruit salads, smoothies, or use it as a garnish.
• Store leftover dragon fruit in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
