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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
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:
- Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.
- Season turkey with salt and pepper and slice into 1-inch pieces.
- Grill over medium heat until cooked through and meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Set aside until cooled.
- Grill bread slices over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. Tear into bite size pieces.
- Chop tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Wash and chop lettuce.
- Assemble the salad: line a platter or wide bowl with lettuce. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey and bread.
- Top with dressing and fresh basil leaves. Allow dressing to soak into bread and salad for 10 minutes before serving.
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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I will be trying the BEER CAN BBQ TURKEY this summer. It looks very tasty.
I would like to try the BEER CAN BBQ TURKEY, it sounds super yummy!
So many great recipes but the number one on my list to try is the Chimichurri Turkey Breast
I love the spices on the BEST GRILLED TURKEY THIGHS
I want to try the beer can turkey. Sounds delicious and have heard from numerous friends how easy it is. Thanks
I will be trying the Piri Piri grilled turkey drumlets. The Piri Piri sauce sounds really good and easy to make
The Grilled Turkey Tacos sound quite tasty to me.
I would like to try the SMOKEY CITRUS TURKEY TACO SALAD
I will be trying the GRILLED TURKEY AND MUSHROOM PESTO BURGERS
I will be trying the HONEY GARLIC BRINED TURKEY LEGS this summer on the BBQ.
The PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES sound delish!
I would really enjoy trying the honey garlic brined turkey legs.That’ looks amazing!
I really love to try the Chimichurri Turkey Breast on the Grill.
i’d try the grilled turkey tacos
I really love the sound of the GRILLED HERB-INFUSED TURKEY PIECES. I think I’ll be giving that one a go.
I am game to attempt the Turkey Sliders with Chipolte Mao
Today I’ll change it up and try the GRILLED TURKEY BREAST GYROS. I do like pork gyros so I’ll love this too.
I would like to try the JERK BBQ TURKEY KEBOBS WITH MANGO SALSA
I like the Slider with Chipolte Mayo
Since we’re having a storm at the moment it will be very difficult but the CIDER-MARINATED SMOKED TURKEY BREAST sounds lovely. 🙂
I will be trying the SWEET AND SPICY BBQ’D ½ TURKEY ON THE GRILL.
The Honey Garlic Brined Turkey Legs sounds good
Today my choice is HONEY GARLIC BRINED TURKEY LEGS, nice eh?
My favorite choice would be the Barbecued Turkey with Fennel and Dried Blueberry Styffing!
the BEST GRILLED TURKEY THIGHS sound good
Well since I live in AB I guess I should also try the ALBERTA TURKEY BURGER. 🙂
I would like to try the JERK BBQ TURKEY KEBOBS WITH MANGO SALSA
I’ll be trying the Alberta Turkey Burger.
I guess I should make PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES for my son, he loves piri piri. 🙂
would like the MANGO CASHEW TURKEY CURRY
The Blackened Turkey Scallopine Sandwiches look deliciously spicy! Bring on the heat!
I would love to try the SMOKEY CITRUS TURKEY TACO SALAD. Looks so so good!
HONEY GARLIC BRINED TURKEY LEGS sound pretty good don’t they?
All the recipies are so tempting, and sound delicious, but the first one I am trying is the PIRI PIRI GRILLED TURKEY DRUMMETTES
I will be trying the TERIYAKI TURKEY KABOBS!! They look so yummy and luv the pineapple with it on the skewer!
Today we’ll have a go at making the BEER CAN BBQ TURKEY. My daughter made a chicken on the BBQ like this and it was delicious.
i WOULD TRY THE GRILLED TURKEY TACOS! Sounds delicious!!
The Grilled Citrus Turkey Steaks look so delicious and savoury. All of the recipes looked good though.
I would like to try the Jerk BBQ Turkey Kebobs with Mango Salsa
I would like to try the SMOKEY CITRUS TURKEY TACO SALAD recipe
i want to try the PERUVIAN GRILLED TURKEY
yum! I would totally make the Piri Piri grilled turkey!
I will try the Honey Garlic Brined Turkey Legs. Looks so good in the picture.
I would like to try the Alberta Turkey Burgers.
The Southwestern Grilled Turkey Breasts with Chunky Avocado Salsa sounds good.
Just spotted the SMOKEY CITRUS TURKEY TACO SALAD
I’m looking forward to trying SMOKEY CITRUS TURKEY TACO SALAD this summer
Grilled Turkey everything
I’m an Alberta girl and would love to bbq up a delicious Alberta Turkey Burger meal for my family!
https://www.canadianturkey.ca/recipes/jerk-bbq-turkey-kebobs-with-mango-salsa/
Oooooh – the Shake n Bake plank grilled turkey thighs look so good! Juice and crunchy and a little plump and chubby. So yummy!
Since today’s Wednesday I think it’s SUMMER BBQ TURKEY DINNER PACKETS turn, when I win in the lottery I’ll have my very own chef standing at the BBQ 😀
I’ll be trying the Teriyaki Turkey Kabobs.
I would like to try the SHAKE N’ BAKE PLANK-GRILLED TURKEY THIGHS recipe.
The one that looks so good is the honey garlic brined turkey leg. I’ll try it
I’d love to try making some Alberta Turkey Burgers
I want to try Turkey Sliders with Chipotle Mayo.
I Really want to try the COCONUT LIME TURKEY KABOBS, yummm. Our zucchini is just about ready in our garden and these look amazing !!! Thank you 🙂
I would love to try the sliders with chipolte mayo
The Jerk BBQ Turkey Kebabs looks like a pretty summery recipe. Will enjoy trying it!
I will be trying the JERK BBQ TURKEY KEBOBS WITH MANGO SALSA since I love mango and they would be nice and easy for the BBQ
I’d love to try out the HONEY GARLIC BRINED TURKEY LEGS
I will try the BEER CAN BBQ TURKEY
I’d also like to try out the NEW DELHI STYLE TURKEY KEBABS! They look yummmy!
I agree with the others who like the looks of the new Delhi style turkey kebabs. yum.
I will definitely be trying the BEER CAN BBQ TURKEY.
The Beer Can BBQ Turkey looks easy and delicious!
So many awesome looking recipes! I would love to try the Chimichurri Turkey Breast on the Grill. I enjoy my food to have flavour and layers.
The turkey sliders with Chipotle mayo!
Another recipe i would like to try is the SHAKE N’ BAKE PLANK-GRILLED TURKEY THIGHS
I’d like to try the Italian Turkey Burgers.
I’d love to try the spatchcocked turkey, since I never stuff the turkey and always cook it separately that’s not a problem. 🙂
I’ll be trying the Grilled Turkey Thigh Taco Bowls this summer.