My Big Skinny Greek Sandwich - Semi-finalist, Arnold Healthy Sandwich Challenge of Minneapolis Developed by Colleen Coleman, St. Paul, MN
8 slices Arnold Natural 100% Whole Wheat bread
5 cups spinach (about 5 oz)
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz light cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/8 cup kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/3 cups cooked chicken (Rotisserie chickens work well)
Pour the red wine vinegar over the red onion and let marinate. Marinate at least 10 minutes, but the longer the better
In a food processor, pulse the clove of garlic. Add the walnuts and finely chop. Add the spinach and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chicken stock and olive oil and then season with salt and pepper to taste
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and kalamata olives. Spread that mixture on one slice of bread and the spinach pesto on another slice. Add 1/3 cup cooked chicken and sliced red onion. Put together.
Makes: 4 sandwiches, but the ingredients keep if you only want to make one
