Turkey Lettuce Wraps… Is it a Salad or a Sandwich!

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Turkey lettuce wraps are a great meal when you want to cut down on bread but not on flavor! Just like the next guy or girl, I love a good sandwich. I mean, really love a good sandwich! But sometimes, when the weather is warm, and I want something other than a sandwich or a salad, I’ll make turkey lettuce wraps. They are the best of both worlds and what I prepared for lunch today.

This deconstructed turkey sandwich or reconstructed Cobb salad, is super easy and really great. I had sliced turkey in my refrigerator, fresh baby heirloom tomatoes from the farmer’s market, avocados, and delicious bib lettuce already in my house. It’s very versatile and you can use leftovers like grilled chicken or salmon if you are a pescetarian (vegetarian who also eats fish).

Sliced turkey, chicken or salmon
Bib lettuce
Avocado slices
Russian dressing (find this recipe in my salad section)*
Hard boiled egg (optional)
Fried onions for a little crunch (optional)

Rinse and dry your lettuce well. Spread a little dressing on the inside of a larger leaf. Fill the lettuce with a slice of turkey, avocado, slice of hard-boiled egg, baby tomatoes and roll up like a burrito, or fold in half.

So… is it a salad or a sandwich? You decide! Enjoy!

*You can use any dressing you like. When I make the grilled chicken wraps, I’ll use honey mustard dressing. For salmon wraps I use homemade ranch dressing. Experiment and see what combinations you come up with. Let me know how it goes!

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I just had to post this photo of the heirloom tomatoes! They are really picture perfect and so sweet and delicious! My son is tired of hearing me say they are nature’s candy – but they truly are!