Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Tomato & Turkey Panini

A simple turkey sandwich is flavored with ranch salad dressing and basil and pressed in a panini grill to make it crisp and tasty.






Preparation Time: 10 min.

Grilling Time: 5 min.

Servings: 4 sandwiches





Ingredients:

1/4 cup low fat ranch salad dressing


1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

8 whole wheat bread slices

9 to 12 fresh basil leaves

1/2 pound sliced deli peppered turkey breast

4 thin tomato slices

16 red onion rings

2 (3/4-ounce) slices Alpine Lace® Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, cut in half





Instructions:

Combine dressing and basil in small bowl. Spread dressing mixture onto 1 side of each bread slice.



To assemble sandwiches, layer 1 slice bread, dressing-side up with 3 to 4 basil leaves, 1/4 turkey, 1 slice tomato, 4 red onion rings, 1 cheese half and 1 slice bread, dressing-side down.



Heat panini grill or 10-inch skillet on medium heat. Spray sandwiches with no-stick cooking spray. Place 1 sandwich onto panini grill. Grill until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Repeat with remaining sandwiches.



TIP: If using skillet, cook over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown (3 to 4 minutes).





Nutritional Facts:



1 sandwich

Calories 310

Fat 6 g

Cholesterol 30 mg

Sodium 1070 mg

Carbohydrate 41 g

Dietary Fiber 5 g

Protein 23 g

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