A Sandwich, A Lettuce Wrap, Anyone?

I've been on a sandwich kick lately and so I've been trying some fun combination's. I've found that I love Kraft Foods website to get some great ideas to build a great sandwich. This is also my first time to make and eat a lettuce wraps. I don't love iceberg lettuce but I love it in a wrap like this. Nice flavor and a healthier choice. Both of these are my variations from the website. I'll include the link to the original as well.

Chicken Caesar Sandwich

1 Tbsp. Caesar dressing - I used Brianna's Home Style Asiago Caesar dressing
1 French Bread roll, partially split - love Kaiser rolls too!
2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese - I buy a small chunk from the deli and shred my own.
1 romaine lettuce leaf - I washed, patted dry with paper towel and tore up by hand. Cutting lettuce makes it brown faster.
5 slices thin sliced oven roasted chicken breast - I did use Oscar Mayer
1 slice tomato

Prepare as you would any sandwich. It tasted great and reminded me of a Caesar salad on a bun. I think I might even like this better since I'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad all the time. I have to be in the mood.


Deli Lettuce Roll-Ups

1/2 cup coleslaw blend - I used Fresh N' Easy
1 Tbsp. Cucumber Ranch - I used KRAFT. I just don't like coleslaw dressing.
6 slices ham - I used Oscar Meyer Virginia Brand Ham
2 large lettuce leaves - washed and patted dry with paper towel.
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese - I used a brick of KRAFT Sharp cheddar and shredded my own.

Each large lettuce leaf gets 3 slices of ham. Sprinkle with cheese and coleslaw blend. Top with salad dressing. I didn't mix the coleslaw and dressing together like the recipe suggests. Roll up. Eat right away. These taste best fresh and don't keep well.

I hope you like it! I did!

Oriental Veggie Salad

I didn't take an original photo and thought this one I found online was too pretty not to post with this. The link is here for this photo which I think you will like for some more salad combinations as well.
I recently mistakenly made this recipe up for a luncheon and candle party at a friend's house. I took it anyway, even though I was unsure because it didn't have any meat in it. Surprisingly, it had rave reviews and so I thought I would post it here. Hope you may like it!

Oriental Veggie Salad

Salad:

1 romaine heart, chopped up (or one bag of romaine lettuce)
1 1/2 c. coleslaw mix w/ purple & white cabbage and shredded carrots (or finely shredded carrots and cabbage)
1/3 c. toasted almond slivers or slices (blanched almonds)
1/2 c. thin tortilla strips

Dressing:

1/3 c. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. horseradish or lemon curd
1/4 c. spanish or green onion, finely diced
1 c. canola oil

To make dressing, combine everything but the oil in a blender or food processor and process until liquified.

Continue to blend and slowly drizzle in the oil until blended.

To be really authentic, make coleslaw with the cabbage and the dressing first and top it with the lettuce, almonds and tortilla strips.

I've had good results by layering first the romaine then the cabbage, almonds, carrots and dressing.

Time Saver Note: If you don't have time to make the dressing above, although its really tasty, then I suggest using Ken's Steakhouse Asian Sesame with Ginger & Soy instead. It's a great oriental dressing but it will give the salad a slightly different taste than the dressing above. It will still be good.