Description
A delicious and easy-to-make turkey sandwich featuring Trader Joe's sun-dried tomato focaccia bread, layered with deli turkey, fresh tomato, greens, red onion, and a flavorful homemade pesto mayo. Perfect as a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Bread
- 1 loaf of Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia
Meat
- 7-ounce package deli turkey
Vegetables
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 handful of greens (sprouts, microgreens, spinach, etc.)
- A few pieces of thinly sliced red onion
Condiments
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pesto (Costco brand preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat and toast focaccia: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the loaf of sun-dried tomato focaccia on a baking sheet and toast it in the oven for 5-8 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
- Make pesto mayo: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup pesto. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended to create a flavorful pesto mayo.
- Slice the focaccia horizontally: Place the toasted focaccia flat on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife turned sideways, carefully slice horizontally through the center of the loaf without flipping the top piece. Set the top half aside keeping it flat.
- Assemble the sandwich layers: On the bottom half of the bread, spread a layer of pesto mayo. Next, layer the deli turkey evenly over the mayo, then add the thinly sliced tomato, greens (such as sprouts or spinach), and thin slices of red onion. Finish with dollops of pesto mayo on top of the greens and onions to keep the top bread piece clean during assembling.
- Complete and cut the sandwich: Gently press the top half of the focaccia back onto the sandwich layers to secure everything in place. Using a large knife, cut the sandwich in half down the middle, then make three cuts across to create six individual sandwich pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious turkey sandwich.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife turned sideways to slice the focaccia horizontally for an even cut without disturbing the bread texture.
- You can substitute the pesto with your favorite brand or homemade version for a different flavor.
- This sandwich is best served fresh but can be wrapped and stored for a few hours if needed.
- Add or omit vegetables based on preference to customize to your taste.
- For a lighter option, use low-fat mayo or skip mayo entirely and add extra pesto.
