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Saffron Turkey Salad with smoked paprika and garlic

The kind of Spanish plate you make on repeat. smoked paprika and garlic, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.3 from 3,562 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Saffron Turkey Salad with smoked paprika and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika and garlic elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

Stir in the sherry vinegar and the rest of the smoked paprika and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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