Valentina Ablaev
This turkey sandwich recipe makes the perfect turkey club on sourdough. Lunch doesn’t have to be boring because this sandwich consists of layers of toasty bread, mashed avocado, cheese, bacon, turkey, and a “not so secret” homemade spread.
I don’t know about you, but I love a fun sandwich! Everything from a ham and turkey club sandwich to a saucy reuben sandwich, you can’t go wrong with a sandwich for lunch. This healthy turkey sandwich recipe is not your typical boring turkey club, as it’s packed with a special dressing and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients for Turkey Sandwich
- Sandwich spread – A mix of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and seasoning creates a unique and delicious dressing.
- Bread – Sourdough bread is the key to an unforgettable sandwich. Whether it’s homemade sourdough or store-bought, you won’t regret it!
- Avocado – Mashed avocado on toast takes any sandwich to the next level.
- Cheese – Your favorite sliced cheese works perfectly in this sandwich.
- Meats – We love a combination of sliced turkey and cooked bacon.
- Veggies – We top this sandwich with heirloom tomato slices and lettuce to make a turkey BLT-style sandwich!
Refer to the recipe card below for a comprehensive list of ingredients and quantities.
What Kind of Cheese is Best?
Use your favorite cheese in this sandwich! We love to use Swiss, pepper jack, colby jack, or white cheddar.
Substitutions and Variations
Here’s how you can switch up the flavors of this sandwich to keep it fun and flavorful:
- Spicy sauce: We love to use spicy mayo in our sandwiches to add a fun kick of Sriracha!
- Grilled cheese: Rather than toasting the bread slices, you can toast the assembled sandwich to make a gourmet grilled cheese.
How to Make a Turkey Sandwich
- Make the spread. In a small bowl, whisk together the spread ingredients.
2. Avocado. Top the bread slice with mashed avocado.
3. Assemble. Top the bread with cheese slices and crispy bacon.
4. Top the sandwich with turkey slices and sliced tomatoes.
5. Lettuce. Top the sandwich with fresh lettuce leaves.
6. Finish. Top the sandwich with the second bread slice.
Valentina’s Pro Tip
I think we’ve all had a time when slicing a tall sandwich, and it falls apart and turns into a mess. To avoid that, tightly wrap the sandwich in parchment paper and cut through the paper. This will keep all the toppings in place.
Serve a Turkey Sandwich
- Salad: A salad and sandwich are a classic combo, and we love a creamy caesar salad with this sandwich.
- Soup: Enjoy this sandwich with a hearty vegetable soup for a comforting combination.
- Fries: For a restaurant-level combination, pair a turkey avocado sandwich with fresh parmesan fries.
Store the Sandwich
Refrigerate leftover sandwiches for 1–2 days.
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Turkey Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
Spread –
- 3 Tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Sandwich –
- 2 slices squishy sourdough bread
- 1/2 ripe avocado mashed
- 2 slices of your favorite cheese
- 2 slices of bacon cooked
- 1/4 pound sliced deli turkey or turkey breast
- 2 slices heirloom tomato
- 2 slices of romaine
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the spread.
- Optional: Toast the sourdough bread in a pan until golden and toasty.
- Spread the sauce on one side of the bread slice.
- Add the mashed avocado to the bread.
- Layer on the cheese, bacon, turkey slices, tomatoes, romaine, and the second bread slice.
- Close the sandwich, slice it in half, and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best bread for this sandwich, use homemade sourdough or buy it from a local bakery.
- We use deli turkey meat, but you can use leftover turkey breast from a Thanksgiving turkey!
- Store leftover sandwiches in the fridge for 1-2 days for optimal freshness. You can make the sandwich ahead of time for the perfect lunch.
