Hearty Turkey Sandwich with Creamy Dressing
Hearty Turkey Sandwich with Creamy Dressing
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices rustic bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta
- 1 pound sliced deli turkey, good quality
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or arugula
- 2 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed leafy greens. Slice the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. If using, prepare the dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay out the 8 slices of rustic bread on a clean work surface. Spread a generous amount of the creamy dressing evenly on one side of each bread slice.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
On four of the bread slices (these will be the bottom halves), layer approximately 4 ounces of sliced deli turkey. Top the turkey with about 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by a handful of mixed leafy greens.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Add several slices of tomato, a few rings of thinly sliced red onion, and dill pickle slices (if desired) on top of the greens on each sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the remaining four bread slices, dressing-side down, on top of the layered ingredients to complete each sandwich. Gently press down to secure the fillings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
For best results and presentation, cut each sandwich in half. If packing for later or serving picnic-style, wrap each sandwich tightly in parchment paper or sandwich wrap.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hearty Turkey Sandwich with Creamy Dressing
Ingredients
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices rustic bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta
- 1 pound sliced deli turkey, good quality
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 cups mixed leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, or arugula
- 2 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed leafy greens. Slice the tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. If using, prepare the dill pickle slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay out the 8 slices of rustic bread on a clean work surface. Spread a generous amount of the creamy dressing evenly on one side of each bread slice.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
On four of the bread slices (these will be the bottom halves), layer approximately 4 ounces of sliced deli turkey. Top the turkey with about 1/4 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, followed by a handful of mixed leafy greens.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Add several slices of tomato, a few rings of thinly sliced red onion, and dill pickle slices (if desired) on top of the greens on each sandwich.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the remaining four bread slices, dressing-side down, on top of the layered ingredients to complete each sandwich. Gently press down to secure the fillings.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
For best results and presentation, cut each sandwich in half. If packing for later or serving picnic-style, wrap each sandwich tightly in parchment paper or sandwich wrap.
⏱️ 1 min