Turkey Melts
2 cups cooked turkey, finely diced
1 medium celery rib, finely chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 TB fresh cilantro leaves, minced, optional
1/4 cup chutney
1/2 cup light or regular mayonnaise OR Miracle Whip Salad Dressing *
4 whole wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted
8 tomato slices, optional
Alfalfa sprouts, optional
1 cup (4 oz.) reduced fat or regular Cheddar cheese, shredded
In a medium bowl, combine turkey, celery, green onions, cilantro and chutney. Mix in mayonnaise to bind and season to taste with salt. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until time of serving.
Preheat broiler.
Arrange English muffin halves on baking sheet and top with sliced tomatoes, turkey mixture, a sprinkling of sprouts and cheese.
Broil a few inches from the heat 3 to 4 minutes until hot and bubbling. Serve at once. Serves: 8.
Note: Serve with coleslaw and your favorite chips, if desired.
* Miracle Whip has 1/2 the fat of mayonnaise.
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