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Pesto Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Wild Ohio: Try this creamy pesto turkey salad with greens or on facaccia toast or pita for a wonderful comfort food meal.

Ingredients: 
  • 1/2 cup Low-Fat Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Plain Fat-Free Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup Pesto
  • 1 1/2 Tbl. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Roasted, Cubed, Skinless, Boneless Wild Turkey
  • 1 cup Diced Celery
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Walnuts, toasted
  • 1 lb. loaf Focaccia Bread, cut in half horizontally, toasted and cut into 20 slices (or Sourdough Bread, Pita Bread, or Flour Tortillas)
  • 1 (12-oz.) bottle Roasted Red Bell Peppers, drained and chopped
  • 10 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
Directions: 

Combine mayo, yogurt, pesto, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in turkey, celery and walnuts. Spread ½ of the salad onto each of the 10 bread slices. Top each serving with about 2 tablespoons bell pepper, 1 leaf of lettuce, and one slice of bread.