Sometimes the simple to prepare meals are the tastiest. This open-faced delight surely delivers. First, I’ve layered a skinny ham salad, steamed asparagus and reduced-fat cheese on top of toasted garlic bread. Next, placed in the oven to melt. It might sound like a strange combination but wait until you taste it. Each delectable serving has 221 calories and 7.5 grams of fat. It’s delicious and perfect to serve for brunch or lunch.
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough wheat bread or cracked wheat sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons reduced-fat butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley (I like Lawry’s)
- 2 cups lean ham or turkey ham, chopped (from a thick slice)
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise (I like Best Foods Light)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 16 asparagus spears, steamed
- 6 slices reduced-fat Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, cut in half
Instructions
- Toast each slice of bread. Spread each with ½ tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle each with garlic powder. Cut each piece in half and place on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together ham, mayonnaise and mustard. Place ham salad on top of garlic bread. Place 2 asparagus spears over the ham salad. Top each with cheese slices.
- Broil 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly browned. Serve with a fork and knife.
Notes
Makes 8 halves (serve 1 piece per person with a salad)
Food Fact
Ham is the favorite choice at Easter. In America though, lamb and turkey are gaining popularity.
Shopping Tip
Be sure to start with a chunk of ham not thinly sliced. The ham salad should be chunky.
Weight Watchers (old points) 5
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5
Food Fact
Ham is the favorite choice at Easter. In America though, lamb and turkey are gaining popularity.
Shopping Tip
Be sure to start with a chunk of ham not thinly sliced. The ham salad should be chunky.
Weight Watchers (old points) 5
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving 221 calories, 7.5g fat, 17g protein, 16g carbs, 2g fiber, 780mg sodium, 1g sugar |
| FAT FACTS: for 1 serving 435calories, 30g fat, 25g protein, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 1255mg sodium, 1g sugar |
Skinny Facts
Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 7.5gSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gPlus Points: 5
