Grandmas Picnik Sandwich ... Healthified :)

Talk about amazing wether here in lovely Ohio, its 65 degrees and quite beautiful outside.  Its officially starting to feel like Spring and after being cooped up all Winter its time to go out and play.  My favorite thing to do during Spring is spend the day at the park with Little E (Evalynn- she'll be 3 in a few months).  Usually we would grab some fast food and munch around while we played (okay, while she played and I sat and watched), but not anymore.  Today we will pack our own picnik and play together.

This is a recipie my Grandma makes for our weekely Sunday dinners after church.  Ive adapted it a bit to make it "Healthified".  I thought this would be the perfect quick picnik sandwich for our play time at the park.

Ingredients

Sandwich Spread

1 Pickle for Each Sandwich

1 Slice of Ham for Each Sandwich

1 Slice of Roast Beef for Each Sandwich

Spread

1 Block of Reduced Fat Cream Cheese

1. C. Feduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese

3 Green Onions- Chopped

1/2 C. Mayo with Olive Oil or Reduced Fat Mayo

1 T. Worchestire Sauce

Directions

Mix all ingredients for spread let set in fridge for 10 minutes.  Once spread has set smooth 1.5 Tablespoons over top and bottom buns.  Arrange ham, roast beef and pickle on bottom bun, top with other bun half.

Calories- 290 in 1 sandwich

Pack some water, veggies and fruit  to go along with the sandwich and enjoy your day at the park.

Walking around the Clyde park

Then get up and play after you've ate!

Chicken Tortellini Soup

Ingredients

8 C. Water

3 C. Uncooked Tortellini (I perfer Schwans Live Smart Brand)

2 T. Chicken Bullion

3/4 C. Carrots- diced

3/4 C. Celery- diced

1/2 C. Onions- diced

1t. Garlic- diced

2 C. Skinless Chicken Breast- cut into bit size pieces

4 C. Fresh Spinach

Directions

In large sauce pan bring the water to a boil, once boiling add carrots, celery, onions, garlic, chicken and bullion. Let boil for 20 minutes, add tortellini, boil for an additional 5-7 minutes. Add spinach reduce heat and cover for 5 minutes.

Serving Size 1.5 cups

Calories per serving 200

Enjoy!

Sweetened BLT Salad

Toss

• 8 cups mixed lettuce
• 1/2 a cucumber (peeled and sliced)
• 2 carrots (shredded)
• 1 C. cherry tomatoes
• 7 slices bacon (prepared and diced)
• 1/4 C. reduced fat blue cheese crumbles

Dressing

In food blender combine

• 1/3 C. olive oil
• 1/3 C. vinegar
• 1 C. fresh strawberries
• 1/4 C. Agave or Honey (more or less depending on how sweet you like it)

Serving size
1.5 cups of salad with 2 Tablespoons of dressing
160 Calories