After a few posted recipes of sweets, I've got something on the healthier side for you today. This Turkey Sandwich Recipe is loaded with beloved vegetables of homegrown cucumbers and tomatoes which makes it taste absolutely incredible. Much better than the picture gives it justice. I hope it helps you get thinking about starting home gardening this year if you haven't been doing one already.
Sure, it's very simple, but also perfect as a quick meal at home or on the go, sometimes. This is one of those sandwiches that never gets old at my house, even when there may be several other options. This one seems to be the most craved. Especially when homegrown produce is available. I'm sure it will become one of your favorites as well!
You may be an expert sandwich maker, but to know how to get a certain taste that only comes from a specific combo of homegrown veggies can be a very powerful flavor secret in an otherwise simple recipe.
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Turkey Sandwich Ingredients
This is the perfect way to use up those Thanksgiving turkey leftovers after the holidays, too. Also, you can grab roasted turkey, or deli turkey from the grocery store and make it at any other time.
To make one turkey sandwich recipe you will need:
- Bread - I love to use whole wheat bread for this recipe. You may also use couple of slices of Astrian or Sourdough bread. Both options are absolutely mouthwatering!
- Cheese - some great options are provolone, gouda, Colby jack, Monterey jack, and cheddar. You don’t want the cheese to overpower the other sandwich ingredients.
- Sliced turkye meat - deli meat, roasted turkey meat, or leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat.
- Optional Extras - leaf lettuce, romain lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, or bacon.
Sandwich Spread and Seasoning Ingredients
Adding homemade condiments, like this Easy 4 Ingredients Homemade Mayonnaise, may also take a regular boring sandwich to the next level.
- Mayonaise or ranch
- Salt
- Black ground pepper
How to Make Turkey Sandwich
First things first, you will need to prepare vegetables.
- Rinse 2 leaf lettuce and pat dry using a paper towel.
- Rinse a tomato and cucumber.
- Using a sharp knife slice into equal slices.
How to Assemble a Turkey Sandwich
- Toast the bread.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread. Place cheese onto the other slice of the bread.
- Place 2 slices of cheese onto the other slice of the bread.
- Place lettuce onto the mayonnaise side of the bread and sliced turkey onto the cheese side of the bread.
- Then place tomatoes on top of the lettuce and cucumbers on top of the sliced turkey.
- Finally, sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold both halves of the bread sandwiches together, and then insert wooden picks on the opposite side from each other to hold the sandwich.
Cut the sandwich in half and ENJOY!
FAQ's
Can I add bacon to my turkey sandwich?
- Absolutely! In my opinion, crispy bacon is essential to any sandwich. The easiest way to make crispy, uniform bacon is by baking it in the oven! Check out the full tutorial on How to Broil Bacon in the Oven!
Can I make this sandwich ahead of time?
- Of course! In fact, every piece of this sandwich can be prepared in advance and properly stored, and then just toss it all together! All the individually stored ingredients will keep well in the fridge for five.
Is mustard good on a turkey sandwich?
- I personally prefer my turkey sandwich without mustard, but if you're a mustard fan some great options are:
- Stone ground mustard.
- Dijon mustard.
- Chipotle mustard.
What are the cold cuts I can add to my turkey sandwich?
- Adding some cold cuts can elevate your next sandwich. Here are some options:
- Soppressata - Italian salami usually made of pork.
- Bresaola - Italian salted beef seasoned with spices and salt, and dry cured for a few months.
- Culatello - Italian salami made of pork.
- Jamón Ibérico - best Spanish ham.
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Turkey Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
Ingredients you will need for 1 Turkey Sandwich Recipe
- 2 slices – bread
- 3 to 5 - turkey slices
- 2 slices – cheese
- 2 tbsp. – mayonnaise or ranch
- 2 leaf – lettuce
- 2 slices – tomato
- 6 slices – cucumber
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
How to Make Turkey Sandwich Recipe
- Rinse and slice tomato and cucumber.
- Toast the bread.
How to Assemble Turkey Sandwich Recipe
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of the bread. Place cheese onto the other slice of the bread.
- Place lettuce onto the mayonnaise and sliced turkey onto the cheese.
- Finally, place tomatoes on top of the lettuce and cucumbers on top of the sliced turkey.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Insert wooden picks on the opposite side from each other to hold the sandwich.
- Cut the sandwich in half and ENJOY!
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This recipe was originally posted on September 16, 2015 (original picture below). I tweaked it a bit since then like using a good quality ingredient. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure.
Valarie says
Id like to make this for my lunches at noon and how can I store and prepare for it to be fresh?
Valya of Valya's Taste of Home says
Separate wet and dry ingredients into different containers. That way all you have to do is assemble a sandwich and enjoy!
Amanda says
Great simple recipe! What is your favorite turkey to use when you make this sandwich? I sometimes like to use leftover turkey that I cooked for dinner to make sandwiches for lunch throughout the week.
valya'stasteofhome.com says
I like to use a good quality meat for sandwiches. My favorite is natural herb smoked turkey breast or roast beef from Costco. I also, like to use left over turkey or any left over meat for sandwiches. This is such a simple sandwich that you can use any kind of meat and it will taste great. Thank you for stopping by and commenting Amanda. 🙂
Natasha says
So..... I trying making your recipe by replacing few items. I don't know what looks worse my sandwich or my picture. Lol could post pic. Will post on fb.
valya'stasteofhome.com says
It looks yummy too. Thanks for sharing your picture with me 😉
Annie says
This looks delicious!:)
valya'stasteofhome.com says
Yes, it is, and healthy too. Thank you Annie 😉