BLACK WALNUT CRUSTED WILD TURKEY

Serves 4

1 pound wild turkey breast cutlets, pounded with meat mallet

½ cup oil and vinegar dressing

1/3 cup finely chopped black walnuts

½ cup fresh bread crumbs

1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

Place turkey breast cutlets in a quart plastic bag. Pour salad dressing over turkey and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours (or overnight).

Place black walnuts and bread crumbs in blender and process until fine. Add chives. Put walnut/bread mixture in a quart plastic bag.

In large skillet, melt butter and add olive oil over medium high heat. Drain cutlets and insert in walnut/bread mixture bag. Remove cutlets and press to coat.

Place turkey cutlets in skillet and reduce heat to medium; cook for 4 – 6 minutes per side until golden brown and interior is no longer pink.

Serve immediately.