Description
Savor layers of deliciousness in this honey mustard turkey avocado sandwich, where creamy avocado meets zesty honey mustard between perfectly toasted bread. Crisp ingredients and bold flavors make this sandwich a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 slices deli turkey (about 6 oz)
- 4 slices whole grain, sourdough, or sandwich bread (toasted if desired)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 4 tomato slices
- 2 slices provolone, Swiss, or cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Honey Mustard Preparation: Whisk mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl until a silky, uniform sauce forms with a glossy appearance.
- Bread Conditioning: Generously spread the crafted honey mustard sauce across both sides of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Layering Foundation: Arrange turkey slices evenly on the bread, creating a protein-rich base for the sandwich’s structural integrity.
- Flavor Enhancement: Strategically place cheese, followed by freshly sliced tomatoes and creamy avocado segments, creating a vibrant and textural landscape.
- Seasoning Touch: Delicately sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the avocado and tomato to elevate the sandwich’s taste profile.
- Final Assembly: Crown the layered ingredients with the remaining bread slice, positioned sauce-side down, pressing gently to meld all components together.
- Serving Suggestion: Slice diagonally and serve immediately to preserve the sandwich’s crisp texture and optimal temperature.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess by experimenting with honey-to-mustard ratios for personalized flavor profile.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over sliced avocado to maintain bright green color and prevent oxidation.
- Place lettuce between meat and tomato to prevent bread from getting soggy, ensuring crisp sandwich texture.
- Substitute turkey with grilled chicken, roast beef, or plant-based protein for diverse dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg