Recipe: TEX MEX SMOKED TURKEY AND BEAN SALAD

TEX MEX SMOKED TURKEY AND BEAN SALAD

Zest and juice from 1 lime
1 1/2 tsp honey or agave syrup
1 clove garlic, crushed through a press
3/4 tsp each ground ancho chile, ground cumin and salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
15 oz can small red beans, drained, rinsed
15 oz can black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 cup diced Vidalia onion
2 cups shredded mesquite smoked turkey breast
12 Boston lettuce leaves
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, combine zest, juice, honey, garlic, ancho chile, cumin and salt, whisk in oil until emulsified. Add the remaining ingredients except lettuce and cheese, and toss well. Line each plate with 2 lettuce leaves. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle 2 tbs cheese over each serving.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS.