Lunch for the Original Copy Officer Captains VanAnderland Aikman's and OCS of 270,036 VA's
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min read
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"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This recipe I created reminds us of those lovely days."

Ingredients
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
2/3 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
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Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts 3-1/2 cups: 387 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 617mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
I came up with this chicken avocado wrap while trying to figure out what to make for lunch one day. The recipe is now a favorite at my house. —Shiva Houshidari, Plano, Texas

Ingredients
2 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
1/2 medium ripe avocado
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
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Directions
In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cumin, salt and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°, stirring occasionally.
Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Peel and slice avocado; drizzle with lime juice. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla. Top with avocado and, if desired, cilantro; roll up.
Nutrition Facts 1 wrap: 329 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.
For parties, I turn melon and prosciutto into an easy salad with a honey mustard dressing. To add zip, stir in fresh basil and mint. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington

Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
SALAD:
8 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
8 cups diced honeydew melon
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into wide strips
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Directions
Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Place arugula, onion and herbs in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 cup vinaigrette and toss lightly to coat. In large serving bowl layer with a quarter of the arugula mixture, honeydew, mozzarella cheese and prosciutto. Repeat layers 3 times. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 186 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't want to cook a big breakfast. I love these sandwiches because they're versatile; sometimes I use apples instead of pears and different cheeses, such as Brie or grated Parmesan. —L.J.Washington, Carpinteria, California

Ingredients
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
4 slices honey whole wheat bread, toasted
1 medium pear, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Directions
Spread peanut butter over toast slices. Top with pear, salt, honey and cheese. Place on a microwave-safe plate; microwave on high until cheese is melted, 20-25 seconds.
Nutrition Facts 1 open-faced sandwich: 268 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
Joy Melissa Pence - Original Copy
Alias: Katherine Victoria VanAnderland, Original Copy
Alias: Victoria Aikman -Original Copy
Alias: Katherine Victoria Aikman - Original Copy
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