Lemon Herb Turkey and Avocado Salad
Juicy pan-seared turkey breast slices served over crisp mixed greens, tossed with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette. It is a refreshing, light, and protein-packed American lunch tailored to keep you full and energized.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Prep the dressing ahead of time and store it in a sealed jar for quick assembly on busy days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
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Heat olive oil in a medium skillet…
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Season the turkey breast fillet with salt
Season the turkey breast fillet with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
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Add the seasoned turkey to the skillet…
Add the seasoned turkey to the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the cooked turkey to a cutting…
Transfer the cooked turkey to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Whisk together extra virgin olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified to make the dressing.
Look for: fully emulsified to make the dressing
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Combine the mixed salad greens
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped cucumber, and diced avocado.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad…
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad greens and toss gently until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Top the dressed salad with the sliced…
Top the dressed salad with the sliced turkey breast and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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