Description
A quick and flavorful turkey pesto sandwich with fresh vegetables, perfect for lunch or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 4–6 ounces sliced turkey breast (deli or roasted)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes (about 2–3 slices)
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1 ounce fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter (for toasting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash spinach, slice tomatoes and cucumbers, and set out turkey and pesto. If using mozzarella, slice it to about 1/8–1/4″ thickness.
- Spread pesto: Evenly spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each slice of bread.
- Assemble: On one bread slice, layer the spinach, turkey slices, tomato, cucumber, and mozzarella if using. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Close sandwich: Place the second pesto-covered bread slice on top, pesto side down. Press lightly to compact.
- Toast/grill (optional): Warm a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil or butter. Place sandwich in pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted (if used).
- Rest and slice: Let the sandwich rest for 1 minute, then slice in half on a diagonal.
Notes
To reduce sodium, use low-sodium roasted turkey or homemade pesto. Avoid using overly wet tomato slices to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg