Turkey Sandwich Makeover
Put Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with easy recipes for soups, salads, sandwiches, and hearty entrees. With these seasonal flavors and creative combinations, you won’t tire of turkey anytime soon — and with its abundance of lean protein, heart-healthy selenium, and metabolism-boosting vitamins B3 and B6, why would you want to?
Skip the fatty mayo and cheese, and instead top your turkey with a romesco sauce made with red peppers, tomatoes, almonds, and garlic. It provides a zesty kick along with lots of vitamin A and C
Day-After Turkey Soup
This soup makes great use of leftover turkey. If you’ve already frozen the carcass, there’s no need to thaw it out before using it in this recipe.
Turkey and Sweet-Potato Hash
The complementary flavors of turkey, sweet potato, and apples come together atop slices of nutty whole-wheat toast.
Turkey Salad Wrap
When mixed with honey mustard and white wine vinegar, your leftover turkey takes on a whole new taste. Refrigerate this sandwich overnight for the best blend of flavors.
Turkey with Two Salads
Spinach salad meets Israeli couscous in this collection of nutrient-rich sides topped with turkey and Dijon vinaigrette
Penne with Goat Cheese, Kale, Olives, and Turkey
In this light yet satiating change of pace from tetrazzini and a la king, goat cheese melts into a creamy sauce for pasta, greens, and turkey. Use whole wheat penne for an extra boost of fiber.
Turkey Sandwich With Herbed Farmer Cheese, Sprouts, and Tomato
A homemade cheese spread made with nonfat yogurt and fresh herbs turns roast turkey on whole wheat bread into something special.
Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress Salad
Peppery watercress, crisp radishes, and rich sweet potatoes star in this autumnal salad, made satisfying with a generous amount of tender turkey.
Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie
Using cooked turkey in place of ground beef makes this version of Shepherd’s Pie lower in fat and cholesterol. To practice portion control, bake individual pies in 10-ounce ramekins.
Turkey Sandwich with Cherry Compote
This cherry compote spread, made with balsamic vinegar and rosemary, gives an apres-Thanksgiving classic a summery twist
Read more at Wholeliving.com: Smart Holiday Eating
