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Sun-Dried Tomato Turkey Wrap

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I made these wraps on a really warm day recently, and it made such a nice summer meal! They have lots of good and healthy things in them…lean turkey, a mix of baby spinach and lettuce, julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes (from an oil-packed jar), and cucumber strips. All wrapped up in a Tomato-Basil flour tortilla.

I modified a recipe that I had found at Kraft Foods, adding cheese and using sun-dried tomatoes instead of roasted red peppers, although those would be great in this, too. And I used a Tomato-Basil tortilla, but you can use your favorite kind.

SUN DRIED TOMATO TURKEY WRAP by NancyCreative, adapted from Kraft Foods

Makes 2 wraps

  • 2  (8″) flour tortillas (I used a tomato-basil flavored tortilla)
  • 1 Tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons light zesty Italian dressing
  • 2 slices of Muenster or Provolone cheese, optional
  • 3/4 cup baby spinach leaves (or a salad mix of half spinach leaves and half spring mix)
  • 10 very thin slices of deli-style oven-roasted turkey breast
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber strips
  • 1/4 cup julienne cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil (or substitute roasted red pepper strips)
  • Sliced kalamata olives or slivered red onions, optional

Mix mayonnaise and Italian dressing; spread over tortillas. Put a slice of cheese in the center of each tortilla. Top evenly with remaining ingredients and roll up tightly–the key to a well-wrapped wrap is to layer the ingredients evenly and wrap tightly–something I still need to improve on!  🙂 Cut each wrap in half and serve with a salad or other simple side dish.

Do you make wraps often? What do you like to put in yours?

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Honey-Sweetened Cucumber Salad

If you are growing cucumbers in your garden this summer, this is a great side dish to use them in! I found a recipe at Our Best Bites that I modified a little…I used honey instead of sugar as a sweetener, used a little less salt, and used white wine vinegar instead of rice vinegar. I thought using honey in this cucumber salad worked out great! I’m trying to use honey instead of granulated sugar when I can because it’s healthier, and this seemed like a great recipe to try it in.

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Zesty Watermelon Salsa

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Watermelon is one of my favorite things to eat in the summer–so I just had to post a watermelon recipe before the season ends! I saw this recipe at CountryLiving.com, and I knew right away I wanted to try it. The juicy, sweet watermelon gets a lively kick when it’s mixed with the jalapeno peppers, cilantro, red onion, and juice of fresh limes. Yum! It’s great served with your favorite tortilla chips. I think you’ll enjoy this unique combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. This recipe makes 8 servings, and each 1/2 cup serving is only about 23 calories. Enjoy!

ZESTY WATERMELON SALSA slightly adapted from Country Living

  • 3 cups finely diced seedless watermelon
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Tortilla chips (for serving)

Combine all ingredients, except salt, in a medium-size bowl. Then season with 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Linked to Foodie Friday.