Recipe: Turkey Wraps with Mango and Curried Mayonnaise

Turkey Wraps with Mango and Curried Mayonnaise
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

A more versatile version of the sandwich is a wrap. Turkey wraps are a good alternative for either lunch or dinner once summer arrives. They're light and refreshing, and both quick and easy to make. And turkey is a meat that lends itself well to a variety of seasonings and condiments. Wrap thin slices of turkey, along with lots of thinly sliced vegetables, in a whole-wheat tortilla, and you're on your way to a healthful lunch.

Turkey goes well with many fruits, vegetables and seasonings, including those that evoke a tropical mood. This delicious wrap recipe pairs turkey with mango in a light curried mayonnaise. Fresh mangoes are available at different times of the year, depending on the variety. They may have green, yellow or red skin, with the red and yellow increasing as they ripen.

Mangoes have a rich, sweet taste with a hint of lime. They are a very versatile fruit in cooking and so growing in popularity. Americans are eating seven times as many mangoes as they did in the mid-seventies. Adding a mango to any dish adds nutrients and fiber, and they are an excellent source of beta-carotene and vitamin C.

This turkey wrap with mango is a good way to celebrate Turkey Lovers Month.

2 tsp. curry powder
1/2 cup fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 whole-wheat tortillas, each cut in half
8 oz. thinly sliced turkey
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
2 cups thinly sliced seeded and peeled cucumber
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, chopped (about 1 cup), or 1 cup mango chutney
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into 8 thin slices

Heat curry powder, stirring constantly, in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer curry powder to small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill, covered, until ready to use.

When ready to serve, place one-half tortilla on a work surface. Spread with about 1 tablespoon curried mayonnaise. Place one-fourth of the turkey in the center. Top with 1/2 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup cucumber and 2 tablespoons mango or chutney. Top with an avocado slice. Roll up like a burrito. Repeat process for remaining wraps. Serve or make up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. Bring back to room temperature before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Per serving: 303 calories, 10 g. total fat (2 g. saturated fat), 39 g. carbohydrate, 21 g. protein, 7 g. dietary fiber, 457 mg. sodium.