Chef Cat is a spokesperson for Sara Lee, and she has come up with a few healthy recipes for National Nutrition Month.
Open Face Ham and Pear Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted
1 tablespoon raspberry preserves
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup arugula
2 ounces sliced-to-order Sara Lee® Premium Lower Sodium Honey Ham
3-4 pear slices
1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles
1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans
Directions:
1. Spread bread with raspberry preserves; sprinkle with rosemary. Top with arugula, ham and pear slices.
2. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pecans. Serve immediately.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings (about 2-1/2 cups each)
Ingredients:
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Salad:
8 cups fresh baby mixed salad greens
1 cup frozen corn, cooked, drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 lb. piece sliced-to-order Sara Lee® Lower Sodium Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, cut into thin strips
2 corn tortilla, cut into 1-inch strips
Cooking spray
1/4 cup reduced fat Mexican cheese blend
Directions:
1. For dressing: Combine lime juice, oil, cumin and red pepper; mix lightly. Set aside.
2. For salad: Combine salad greens, corn, tomato, black beans, green onion and chicken; toss lightly.
3. Spray small fry pan with cooking spray. Cook and stir tortilla strips over medium heat until crispy.
4. Toss salad with dressing; sprinkle with cheese and tortilla strips, before serving.
Spicy Turkey Wrap
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 7-8" whole wheat flour tortilla
2 tablespoons fresh mashed avocado
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 ounces thinly sliced of sliced-to-order Sara Lee® Premium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
1/4 cup shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons chopped tomato
1 teaspoon chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions:
1. Spread tortilla with avocado combined with lime juice.
2. Fill with remaining ingredients; roll up and serve immediately.
RELATED LINKS:
Sara Lee Deli Official Website
