Happy 4th of July everyone! Now that I’m in the working world and no longer enjoying entire summers off the federal holidays really are appreciated. When I looked at the calendar and saw that this year the 4th fell on a Wednesday I was a tad disappointed – a day off in the middle of the week – what can you do with that? Fortunately, the president of my company took pity on our poor hardworking souls and gave us Thursday and Friday off. So the one day holiday has turned into a 5 day getaway!
What a perfect opportunity to get out of hot and sticky DC and spend some quality family time up in the suburbs of Massachusetts. Finally the summer grilling can begin (no grills allowed in the apartment).
While the grill is heating up I’ve got a simple appetizer recipe to share with you. Gluten free, low carb and full of smooth fresh flavors these roll ups are sure to impress. Easy to throw together for a party or if some unexpected guests pop in. Feel free to change the quantities of the ingredients to your liking, the recipe is simply a guideline.
How are you spending the day? What are some of your favorite July 4th recipes?
- ½ pound turkey cold cuts
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 Avocado, thinly sliced
- ½ package alfalfa sprouts
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt, pepper, to taste
- Sprinkle lemon juice, salt and pepper on top of the avocado.
- Place one piece of turkey in front of you. Spread some pesto on the turkey, add avocado slice and alfalfa sprouts. Tightly roll up the turkey.
- Slice each turkey roll in half, and serve.
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Oh, I love these – they look so fresh and yummy! Thank you for sharing and enjoy the long holiday, it’s almost a mini-vacation
Thanks! It was a well needed break!
They look wonderful. Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Thank you! Feel free to improvise with the filling!
These look so delicious! Thanks for sharing…again!
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I am always looking for avocado recipes and this looks great. Thanks for posting on Foodie Friend’s Friday.
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Thanks! This is a perfect throw together at the last minute snack or something to hold you over for your next meal!
You rolled them in the turkey. Can’t believe it took me awhile to figure that one out. DUH! That’s a great idea!
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Haha yep they’re just rolled in the turkey slices. It makes for a great snack! Especially if you’re trying to cut down on carbs.
Yummy!
Thanks!
I love this recipe. It is the perfect low carb appetizer or lunch option. Great idea using the turkey as the outer shell of the wrap. I think I might make my own version on my blog Sugar Free Chic.
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Thanks so much! Definitely feel free to make your own version – I can’t wait to check it out so let me know if you post a recipe on your blog!
Thanks Vicky! I just couldn’t wait to try my own version of your wrap on my low carb blog http://www.sugarfreechic.com. I did a version with more of a twist on the classic cobb salad. Please check it out if you have the time. http://www.sugarfreechic.com/2012/09/turkey-cobb-roll-ups/
I hope you like it! =)
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Your version looks and sounds delicious! Will have to try it some time (unfortunately as I’m traveling through Asia for the next few months it might be hard to find all the necessary ingredients)!
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