Description
A delicious and easy-to-make sandwich featuring Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia bread layered with deli turkey, fresh tomato slices, greens, red onions, and a flavorful pesto mayo spread. Perfectly toasted for a warm, crispy base, this sandwich combines savory and fresh ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 loaf Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia
- 7 ounces deli turkey
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 handful of greens (sprouts, microgreens, spinach, etc.)
- A few pieces of thinly sliced red onion
Spread
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup pesto (Costco brand recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the sun-dried tomato focaccia loaf directly in the oven and toast it for 5-8 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
- Make Pesto Mayo: In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of pesto until well combined to create a flavorful pesto mayo spread.
- Slice the Bread Horizontally: Place the toasted bread flat on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife held sideways, carefully slice through the center of the loaf horizontally, creating a top and bottom half without flipping the top piece over to preserve the bread’s topping.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread pesto mayo generously on the bottom half of the bread. Layer the turkey evenly on top, followed by thin tomato slices, your choice of fresh greens, and thinly sliced red onions. Dollop additional pesto mayo on top of the greens and onions to add flavor without flipping the top bread piece.
- Close and Slice: Gently press the top half of the focaccia back onto the layered sandwich. Using a large knife, cut the sandwich down the middle and then crosswise into three sections, yielding six pieces total. Serve immediately and enjoy this savory, fresh sandwich treat!
Notes
- The pillowy sun-dried tomato focaccia provides a perfect balance of texture and flavor.
- Pesto mayo adds a rich, herby creaminess that complements the turkey and fresh veggies.
- This sandwich is great for a quick lunch or a light dinner and serves about six pieces.
- Use any combination of greens such as sprouts, microgreens, or spinach to suit your taste.
- For an extra touch, feel free to add cheese or swap the turkey for another deli meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of sandwich
- Calories: 338
- Sugar: 4.6 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 12.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.1 g
- Fiber: 2.7 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
- Cholesterol: 18.2 mg
