South Beach Diet Club Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 4 slices Canadian bacon (about 1 ounce each)
• 8 slices thin-sliced whole-grain bread, lightly toasted
• 4 small red lettuce leaves
• 1/2 lb. thinly sliced salt-free or reduced-socium deli turkey breast
• 1/2 small avocado, cut into 4 slices
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 4 slices

Makes 4 Servings

1. In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin and cayenne.
2. Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until edges begin to brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
3. Spread mayonnaise mixture onto 4 toast slices. Top each slice with 1 lettuce leaf, one-fourth of the turkey, 1 avocado slice, 1 bacon slice and 1 tomato slice; cover with remaining toast Cut in half, secure with toothpicks, if necessary, and serve.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook. Who does not love a club sandwich once in a while? Club sandwiches are very easy to prepare and can be good for you. These sandwiches can be made in 20 minutes or less. This club sandwich is spiced up with the cumin and cayenne in the mayonnaise and if you really want to add more flavor, add garlic to the mayonnaise and make it spiced lemon aioli. You can also use any kind of lettuce leaf in this sandwich such as spinach, arugula, etc and it will still be filling and delicious. One bite of this poolside favorite and you'll never have to go to a restaurant again to order this treat, I guarantee.