Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Turkey Recipe

Inspired by Heather's
Time3h
Serves10

Tomato, Avocado, Basil Aioli, Bibb Lettuce

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Ingredients

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Turkey

Basil Aioli

To Serve

Method

Roasting the Turkey

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove the turkey giblets and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Turkey

    Rub the turkey all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic.

  3. 3

    Roast the Turkey

    Place the turkey in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

  4. 4

    Rest the Turkey

    Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes before carving.

Making Basil Aioli

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Blend

    Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 7

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the tomatoes and avocados, and separate the Bibb lettuce leaves.

  2. 8

    Serve

    On a serving platter, layer slices of roasted turkey, add tomato slices, avocado slices, and bibb lettuce. Drizzle with basil aioli before serving.

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