Healthy Chicken/Turkey Salad Sandwich

 

One of my favorite foods that I look forward to around Thanksgiving is actually the leftover turkey. I love turkey sandwiches and I also love my mother in laws chicken/turkey salad sandwiches. It is one of our favorite dishes to serve at parties and it a great way to use up the extra turkey leftovers. The best part is (besides the taste) it is way healthier than the typical chicken salad sandwich.

Healthy Chicken/Turkey Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

3-4 cups cooked chicken or turkey, shredded

3/4 cup craisins (or grapes cut in half)

1/2 cup celery, diced

2 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

1/4 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

salt & pepper to taste

1/2 cup cashews, diced or halves

Directions:

Mix the first 9 ingredients together and salt & pepper to taste. Right before serving mix in the cashews. Serve with bread.

Health Tip:

Turkey is an excellent source of protein, providing 68% of the DV in a four-ounce portion. Along with protein, turkey is a very good source of immune-supportive selenium and heart-healthy niacin and vitamin B6.

Read more: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=125

Grilled Triple Cheese Sandwich

Talk about comfort food! A combination of my favorite cheeses grilled to perfection!! It is amazing alone but highly recommended with a healthy tomato soup.

 Grilled Triple Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices of whole wheat bread

1-2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1-2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese

1-2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese

 Butter

Directions:

Butter the top and bottom of the bread with a couple dabs of butter.  In between the slices, combine the cheeses.  Grill the sandwiches on medium heat on griddle for about 3 minutes on each side until they are brown and the cheese has melted. 

(Serves 1)

 Compared to the typical cheddar grilled cheese sandwich, the grilled triple cheese sandwich is lower in calories (and fat) due to mozzarella and goat cheese clocking in around 70 calories per ounce while cheddar cheese clocks in around 110 per ounce.

The Perfect Veggie Burger

I was about to swear off veggie burgers due to the fact that I hadn't found a veggie burger that wowed me! They were all bland and mushy. I stumbled across a vegan veggie burger (I adapted it to non-vegan) that seemed to meet what I was looking for and decided to give veggie burgers another chance. These really were perfect and far from mushy. They were crunchy, crispy, full of flavor, and they held their form!

Veggie Burger 
Ingredients: 

1/2 cup onion, diced

1 large garlic clove, minced

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup oats, processed into flour

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (I processed 3 pieces of Ezekiel bread until fine crumb)

1 cup grated carrots

1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and roughly pureed or mashed

Heaping 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1/3 cup almonds, chopped (toasted if preferred)

1/2 cup sunflower seeds, (toasted if preferred)

1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tbsp Tamari (soy sauce)

1.5 tsp chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. oregano

salt and black pepper, to taste (I used about 3/4 tsp course sea salt)

Directions:

 In a large skillet, sauté onions and garlic in 1/2 tbsp oil.

Place all ingredients (except spices and salt) into a large mixing bowl and stir very well. Now, add seasonings and salt to taste.

With slightly wet hands, shape dough into 8 patties. Pack dough tightly as this will help it stick together.

Fry the burgers in a bit of oil on a skillet or spray skillet with non stick spray over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. If baking in the oven, bake for 25-30 mins (15-17 minutes on each side) at 350F, until golden and crisp.

Yields: 8 burgers

Did you know diets rich in vegetables and fruits: Lower blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and probably some cancers; lower risk of eye and digestive problems; and a mellowing effect on blood sugar that can help keep appetite in check?!

Source: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/vegetables-and-fruits/
Recipe adapted from: Oh She Glows

Not your average PB & J sandwich!

Okay this is not very complex, but it is very yummy and breaks up the routine from the typical pb & j.
Let's call it!!
PBBS
(Peanut Butter & Banana Strawberry Sandwich)
Ingredients:

2 slices of whole wheat bread

1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1/2 banana, sliced
2-3 strawberries, sliced
a couple daps of butter

Directions:
Okay you probably don't need directions, but here they are anyway! Butter both slices of bread, put ingredients between slices of bread & grill over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Meet his EVIL twin
CPBBS
(Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Strawberry Sandwich)
Replace peanut butter with chocolate peanut butter

Chocolate Peanut Butter recipe
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons raw cacao
2 teaspoons honey

This is a kid friendly sandwich that supplies fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.

Peanut butter builds metabolism-boosting muscles. Peanut butter contains 7 grams of protein per serving. Your body uses the amino acids found in protein to build and repair muscle tissue. In addition to building metabolism-boosting muscles, protein-rich foods like peanut butter keep you feeling fuller for longer

Source: http://www.livestrong.com/article/245438-health-benefits-of-peanut-butter/#ixzz1ZxPkx9YS