NOT-YOUR-EVERYDAY TURKEY SANDWICHES

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Cranberry-Dried Plum Relish:  
1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries
1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums
1 orange, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup sugar
 
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
8 slices pumpernickel bread
12 ounces thinly sliced smoked or plain fully-cooked turkey
4 lettuce leaves


Prep time: 15 minutes


For Cranberry-Dried Plum Relish: In food processor, process cranberries, dried plums, orange, pecans and sugar until coarsely chopped, pulsing on and off. (Makes 3 1/2 cups) In small bowl, mix together cream cheese and sage until blended. To assemble sandwiches, spread cream cheese mixture evenly on four slices of bread. On each slice, layer 1/4 of turkey, 1/4 cup relish and 1 lettuce leaf over cheese mixture; close with second slice of bread. (Reserve remaining relish for later use; store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 1 week.)

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
416 calories; 26% calories from fat; 12 g fat; 1,107 mg sodium; 53 g carbohydrate; 26 g protein; 59 mg cholesterol; 6 g fiber

Tip:
This refreshingly tangy relish can also be spooned over plain yogurt. Add a tablespoon of brandy and transform it into a dessert topping for vanilla ice cream or pound cake.


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