Description
A refreshing, hearty sandwich built for post-pool cravings, with roasted turkey, Swiss, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, creamy avocado, and a zesty mayo-Dijon spread.
Ingredients
- Whole grain sandwich bread, 8 slices
- Roasted turkey breast, 1 cup thinly sliced
- Swiss cheese, 4 slices
- Cucumber, 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Tomato, 1 large, cut into rounds
- Romaine lettuce, 4 large leaves
- Avocado, 1 ripe, sliced
- Mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread (optional): Lightly toast slices in a toaster or skillet if you prefer added structure.
- Make the spread: In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Prepare produce: Thinly slice cucumber, tomato, and avocado. Wash and pat dry the romaine leaves.
- Assemble: Place bread slices on a cutting board. Spread mayo-mustard mixture edge to edge on each slice. Layer a romaine leaf, turkey, Swiss cheese, cucumber slices, tomato rounds, and avocado in balanced stacks.
- Season and press: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, press gently to compact the sandwich so layers hold.
- Wrap and chill (optional): Wrap sandwiches in parchment or plastic wrap and chill 10 to 15 minutes for a refreshing finish, or serve immediately.
- Slice and serve: Slice diagonally, plate, and enjoy with a cold drink and your choice of sides.
Notes
- Toast bread lightly to prevent sogginess if you plan to prep ahead.
- Keep wetter ingredients like tomato between cheese or lettuce to protect the bread.
- Brush avocado with a little lemon juice to slow browning if making ahead.
- Wrap tightly in parchment for transport to keep the sandwich intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: after-pool sandwich, summer sandwich, turkey sandwich, avocado sandwich, picnic sandwich, poolside meal