How to Grill Healthy this Summer

Summer is finally here and that means we can indulge and learn How to Grill Healthy this Summer!

How to Grill Healthy this Summer

Summer is finally here and that means we can indulge and learn How to Grill Healthy this Summer!

There is just something delicious about eating grilled food, especially Canadian Turkey. If you’re interested in learning how to grill healthy this summer, check out these tips.

Get Rid of the Fat

Have you ever seen the flames on your grill go up in smoke?

You can avoid this by trimming the fat on the meat you’re grilling. When the fat melts, it’s going into the flame and causing smoke and flames.

Don’t be Afraid to Marinate

Something that makes meat good on the grill is marinating.

Don’t be afraid to marinate your meat before you cook it. There is just something delicious about sauces, spices, or even beer on your meat to tenderize and enhance the flavour.

The flavour is out of this world!

Try Cooking an Entire Meal on the Grill

Maybe you have only cooked meat on the grill, you need to try an entire meal.

You can avoid sugary sauces and other not-so-good-for-you foods by grilling veggies. Try grilling almost any meat and veggie on the grill, give it a try.

Have you ever tried corn on the cobb – awesomeness!

Get in a Little Movement

One of the best things about the grill is it does a lot of the work for you.

As you grill your food, play a little frisbee or basketball with the family. A little movement can go a long way!

Besides, you’re making memories and that’s the most important thing. Canadian Turkey is one of our favorite things to grill during the summer months.

Grilling Canadian Turkey

When you grill Canadian Turkey, the flavor is phenomenal. It’s also a nutritious way to eat healthy this summer.

There are also a ton of cuts to choose from. including ground meat, legs, drumsticks, thighs, breast steaks, breast rolls, breast roasts, drummettes, wings, sausages, and burgers.

You certainly won’t be running out of Canadian Turkey options anytime soon. Keep in mind that turkey is an excellent choice for any day of the week, especially on the grill.

Canadian Turkey makes it simple to get grilling this summer with all the recipes and HOW TOs you need.

Just visit www.canadianturkey.ca to download our Summer Grilling Guide!

Check out this recipe we put together for you! We hope you enjoy it, just as much as we have.

Grilled Turkey Panzanella Salad

Summer is finally here and that means we can indulge and learn How to Grill Healthy this Summer!

Serves: 4

Prep time: 20 mins.

Cook time: 15 mins.

 

Salad:

3 thick slices crusty sourdough bread

2 cups assorted tomatoes

1 cup curly endive or other hearty lettuce

1 cup cucumber

Small handful fresh basil leaves

1.5 lbs boneless Canadian turkey breast

Salt and pepper to season

 

Dressing Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

½ cup basil, finely minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Instructions:

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
  2. Season turkey with salt and pepper and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Grill over medium heat until cooked through and meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Set aside until cooled.
  4. Grill bread slices over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. Tear into bite size pieces.
  5. Chop tomatoes and cucumbers.
  6. Wash and chop lettuce.
  7. Assemble the salad: line a platter or wide bowl with lettuce. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey and bread.
  8. Top with dressing and fresh basil leaves. Allow dressing to soak into bread and salad for 10 minutes before serving.

Want more recipes? Just visit CanadianTurkey.ca to download our Summer Grilling Guide!

TIP:

You can make the turkey and the bread up to 3 days ahead so you can pull this salad together in no time for a busy weeknight meal or for a last minute weekend BBQ. 

Store the turkey in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Store your grilled bread in a separate airtight container.

Check out the giveaway as well! Want more recipes? Just visit CanadianTurkey.ca to download their Summer Grilling Guide!

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