Turkey lunch meat is an ideal choice for creating healthy, low-fat snacks. Not only is it packed with protein and far fewer calories than other meats like beef, pork, or lamb, but you can also find a range of turkey options that are pre-sliced and ready to be used in your favorite snack recipes.
While turkey has a reputation for being blander than other types of meat, there are plenty of ways to use turkey to create low-fat snacks that are bursting with flavor. Go beyond the typical deli sandwich and start experimenting!Read on to discover how to creatively incorporate turkey into your snacks and whip up delicious, low-fat snacks that the whole family will keep coming back for!
5 Creative and Low-Fat Turkey Snack Recipes
Turkey Pesto Sandwich
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Buddig Original Turkey
- 3 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
- 2 tbsp. basil pesto (store-bought works)
- 4 slices of tomato
1 avocado, sliced thin
Directions
- Spread the pesto on each slice of toasted bread. Layer with turkey and tomatoes, then top with sliced avocado.
- Serve cold or lightly toast in a panini press to heat up.
No Mayo Turkey Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Buddig Original Turkey
- 3 cups pasta (uncooked)
- 6 radishes, sliced
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stick, diced
- A handful of mint leaves, torn (optional)
- 3 tbsp. tahini
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 4 tbsp. water (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- First, make the sauce by combining the tahini and water. Thin out the mixture with more water if you find it too thick. Add the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup then set aside.
- Drizzle a pan with olive oil and brown the turkey slices for a few minutes on each side. Set aside.
- Heat a pot of water to a rolling boil and add the pasta. Cook as per package instructions, then drain and rinse in cold water.
- Chop the fried turkey and place it together with the cooked pasta, radishes, onions, basil leaves, carrot, celery, and mint (if using) in a bowl.
- Toss the ingredients together with the prepared tahini sauce until everything is evenly coated. Taste the salad before adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve with a side of crackers or crudités for a low-fat snack that will keep everyone happy and full.
Turkey and Apple Quesadilla
Ingredients
Directions
- Lay one tortilla flat and top with the chopped turkey, apple slices, and cheese.
- Place the second tortilla on top to form a quesadilla.
- Heat in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve with low-fat Greek yogurt for dipping.
Easy Turkey Tacos with Avocado and Lime
Ingredients
Directions
- Wrap the low-carb tortillas in a damp cloth and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Fill each tortilla with turkey, avocado slices, red onion, jalapeño, low-fat cheddar cheese, and a generous squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve warm with low-fat Greek yogurt as a dipping sauce or some hot sauce for an added kick.
Turkey and Zucchini Sliders with Beet Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 8 Buddig Original Turkey slices
- 1 small beet, trimmed, peeled, then grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (divide into ¾ and ¼ cup)
- 1 tsp. dried dill
- 1 and ½ tsp. garlic, minced (divide into 1 and ½ tsp.)
- ½ freshly ground black pepper (divide into two portions of ¼ tsp.)
- ½ zucchini, grated
- ½ yellow onion, grated
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 8 whole-grain slider buns
- Cooking spray
Salt to taste
Directions
- First, make the beet tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix the beets, dill, 1 teaspoon of garlic, ¾ cup of yogurt, and ¼ tsp. pepper until combined. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix the zucchini, onion, oregano, and the remaining garlic, pepper, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Form 8 small patties using the mixture, making a small pocket in the center of each patty.
- Generously coat a large skillet with cooking spray, and turn the heat up to medium-high. Place the patties into the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes, flipping once or twice until golden brown on both sides and cooked through—this should take around 4 more minutes.
- Serve the sliders on toasted whole-grain slider buns and top with turkey slices, finishing each off with a generous slather of the beet tzatziki sauce.
Make Low-Fat Snacking Easier with Buddig
Having a hard time coming up with low-fat snacks the whole family will enjoy? With Buddig, low-fat snacking will be easy as pie. Our quality deli meats are low in fat, high in protein, and make for delicious snacks that everyone will love.
Whether you're looking to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle, or just want to change up your snacking routine, low-fat snacks made with Buddig products will make those cravings disappear. We have chicken and turkey for low-calorie options, as well as beef and ham for some wholesomely filling alternatives.
Head on over to our website to see all the delicious meats you can choose from to fuel low-fat snacking, as well as recipes for low-fat snacks that you can make with our products. And with our store locator, finding one near your grocery store will be simple and convenient—you'll never have to settle for unhealthy snacks again!