Turkey and Cuke Sanwich Recipe

Cranberry sauce adds sweetness and cucumbers add crunch to this hearty sandwich. To take to school, pack cucumber separately and add just before eating.

By Jean Paré

From School Days Lunches

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Yield: 1 serving

What You Need

1 tbsp. process cheese spread
2 whole grain (or your favorite) bread slices
1 tbsp. cranberry sauce
6 thin English cucumber slices (with peel)
2 oz. deli turkey breast (about 2 slices)

What to Do

Spread cheese spread evenly on 1 side of 1 bread slice. Spread cranberry sauce evenly on 1 side of second bread slice.

Layer cucumber and turkey slices on top of cheese spread. Cover with second bread slice, cranberry-side down. To serve, cut in half or into quarters.

1 sandwich: 296 Calories; 9.1 g Total Fat (2.6 g Mono, 1.6 g Poly, 3.7 g Sat); 39 mg Cholesterol; 36 g Carbohydrate; 4 g Fiber; 21 g Protein; 953 mg Sodium

Variation: Omit deli turkey breast slices. Use same amount of leftover roast turkey.

Also, see 9 Healthy Back to School Lunch Recipes