Golden Door Turkey Burgers on homemade focaccia buns are a guest-favorite entree.
Best Healthy Sandwich Recipes
Golden Door Turkey Burgers on Garlic Rosemary Buns
Pritikin Chicken or Turkey Veggie Burgers
The chefs in the Pritikin Cooking School have created the perfect chicken veggie burger with lean white meat and loaded it with fresh veggies.
Canyon Ranch Sweet and Sour Shrimp Wraps
Shrimp and fresh, crispy veggies are dressed with a sweet and sour sauce, and wrapped in whole wheat tortillas.
Pritikin Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
This colorful and tasty meatless burger was a Most Unique Recipe winner in Pritikin’s Cooking School Recipe Contest.
Spa Party Cucumber Sandwiches
This bread-free take on the traditional cucumber sandwich, so popular at a tea party service, is a perfect warm weather appetizer.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich – Hilton Head Health
This simple but hearty sandwich features a tasty chickpea salad, created by Hilton Head Health’s own Executive Chef, Karla Williams. It’s just as delicious served atop a spinach salad!
Seafood Reuben Sandwich – Hilton Head Health
This savory sandwich, with an option for homemade whole grain buns and a side dish of Citrus Green Beans, was featured on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family channel, prepared by Hilton Head’s own Executive Chef, Karla Williams.
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Broccoli Salad
Grilled Turkey Burgers are a terrific departure from beef, and Broccoli Slaws are popular in our home and office. They tote well, last a long time and improve with a day or two in the fridge.
Zesty Black Bean and Veggie Wrap
Whether you’re brown bagging it, or making a quick lunch to enjoy at home, this tasty Black Bean and Veggie Wrap wrap will delight you and your family. Once they take a bite, they won’t even notice it’s chock full of good-for-you fruit, veggies, beans and brown rice!
Canyon Ranch Chicken Asparagus Sandwich
The next time you are stuck for sandwich ideas for your brown bag lunch, assemble this fresh tasting Canyon Ranch Chicken Asparagus from ingredients you probably had for supper.
Turkey Burgers with Fig Salsa
Christine Denney, the chef for the Oaks at Ojai health spa in California, created this guest-favorite Turkey Burgers with Fig Salsa entree. This is a versatile recipe — it can be used to make a hand-held burger, or as meatballs with dip for a nice snack and appetizer, or even as a tasty salad with fig dressing.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sliders
For those of you looking for a veggie burger in place of traditional beef sliders, try this Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sliders recipe courtesy of PureRejuv Wellness Center, a health retreat in the Poconos.
Grilled Turkey Tacos
This is a very satisfying turkey based taco, with enough density of high quality calories and flavors to make a complete meal at lunch or dinner. Some of the healthy fats come from the nutrient rich avocado.
Biggest Loser Salmon Burger
Try this recipe for Biggest Loser Salmon Burger with canned or fresh salmon or even tuna (yes!) — formed into a savory patty. It’s a wonderful seafood sandwich best served with a crunchy vegetable salad and a small bowl of fruit.
Cheeseburger Lettuce Wraps
You will need some napkins for this juicy burger! Serve this delicious, low-carb and naturally gluten-free version with a side of skinny Zucchini Fries.
Biggest Loser BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
A slimmed down and more nutritious family favorite recipe for pulled pork in BBQ sauce. Great for picnics, birthday parties, sports on the big screen, or just a lunch on your patio in warm weather.
Smoked Turkey Hummus Wraps
This recipe for Smoked Turkey Hummus Wraps is courtesy of Everyday Recipes by Ste Anne’s Spa in Ontario, Canada. Feel free to doctor this wrap with your favorite vegetables, taking advantage of seasonal offerings (for instance, thinly sliced raw zucchini in place of the peppers, and even shaved carrot and celery makes a delightful “crunch.”
Canyon Ranch Burger
Buy the best meat you can find and let the quality of the flavor shine through with nothing more than fresh produce, grilled beef, and a toasted bun spread with homemade dressing
Jillian’s Biggest Loser Reuben Sandwich
We have Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser Resort fame to thank for crafting this lower-calorie but protein rich and flavorful version of this popular sandwich. Add it to your Game Day sandwich rotation so you can enjoy a hearty sandwich but stay out of the penalty box.
Lake Austin Spa Grilled Turkey Cristo Sandwich
This simple spa style grilled turkey cristo sandwich is from the kitchens of the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas. Simple and wholesome, this sandwich features turkey, tomato, and Swiss cheese, and is dipped in egg white before grilling.
Biggest Loser BLT Burger
The simple and classic combo of bacon, lettuce and tomato on a hamburger makes a BLT Burger, rich in taste and nutritious.
Biggest Loser Indian Chicken Salad Pockets
Biggest Loser Chef Devin Alexander is a big fan of mixing low-fat mayonnaise with stronger flavors to give it the richness of a full-fat mayonnaise.
Not Your Everyday Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Relish
This recipe for a wonderful sandwich will make use of the copious amounts of turkey you’re certain to have on hand this month. While not a typical recipe for “spa cuisine”, we’ve lightened this recipe. The end result is a a sandwich bursting with flavor, interesting textures, and makes the most of its calories.
Grilled Portabello Mushroom Sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries
With this Memorial Day weekend upon us, and grills fired up in rapidly warming Spring afternoons, consider this Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich as a more flavorful alternative to typical hamburgers and fries.