Heart Healthier Turkey Reubens

We just got back from our favorite little bavarian town of <a href=”http://www.leavenworth.com”>Leavenworth</a> and boy I could have used one of these healthier options for the reuben.  It’s amazing how you get used to less greasy foods and the real thing just doesn’t taste as good anymore.  Give this reuben a try and add some yummy german potato salad made with cidar vinegar as a side dish with carrot sticks.  You’ve instantly got a dinner out of a lunch idea.

Good for the Heart Turkey Reubens

Ingredients:

1/4 cup nonfat Thousand Island salad dressing
8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread
8 ounces thinly sliced low-fat, low-sodium cooked turkey or chicken
1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
Vegetable oil spray

Spread salad dressing on 4 slices of bread. Top remaining 4 slices with meat of choice, sauerkraut and cheese. Top with dressing spread bread slices, dressing side down.  Spray  skillet with vegetable oil. Cook over medium heat  until toasted and cheese melts, turning once.  Repeat with remaining sandwiches.