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Lettuce-Wrapped Turkey with Cranberry Mayonnaise and Apples

This is a terrific way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers in a healthy way.

Low-carb

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 1

  • 2 large romaine lettuce leaves
  • 2 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce, jelled
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • ¼ pound deli or leftover turkey, diced
  • ½ stalk celery, chopped fine
  • 1 slice onion, chopped fine
  • ½ tart apple, cored and chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and chopped
  1. Lay the lettuce leaves on a work surface.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, and horseradish.

  3. Place the diced turkey on top of the lettuce leaves.

  4. Mix the celery, onion, apple, and walnuts with the cranberry mayonnaise. Spread on the turkey and roll up the wrap.

PER SERVING Calories: 325 | Fat: 15 g | Protein: 32 g | Sodium: 1201 mg | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Fiber: 3.5 g

Flavored Mayonnaise

To add extra pizzazz to your salads, sandwiches, and wraps, try making your own varieties of flavored mayonnaise. Adding curry to mayonnaise makes a great spread for chicken salad, and adding fresh herbs, such as dill and parsley, makes a great spread for a garden salad wrap.

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