Description
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a mouth-watering turkey sandwich with a balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of your favorite bread (whole grain, sourdough, or rye)
- 6–8 ounces of leftover turkey, sliced or shredded
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or honey mustard)
- Leafy greens (like spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- Slices of tomato (fresh or roasted)
- Pickles or sliced cucumbers for crunch
- Optional toppings: avocado slices, turkey bacon, cheese (like Swiss or cheddar), cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by toasting your slices of bread for texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Mix together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Spread the mayo-mustard mix on one slice of bread, then layer on the turkey.
- Add your leafy greens, followed by tomato slices and any additional toppings.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the other slice of bread on top, press gently, and slice if desired.
Notes
Customize your sandwich with gluten-free bread, hummus for a vegan option, or add any toppings you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg