Description
Mediterranean-inspired “Trader Joe’s Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich” delivers bold Mediterranean flavors between crisp focaccia layers. Italian herbs and tangy sun-dried tomatoes elevate classic turkey for a quick, satisfying lunch you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf Trader Joes Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia
- 4–6 ounces (113–170 grams) sliced oven-roasted turkey breast
- 2–3 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- ½ avocado
Greens and Condiments:
- 1 handful arugula or baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise or aioli
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
Seasonings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: 1 thinly sliced tomato
Instructions
- Slice the sun-dried tomato focaccia in half, creating two equal surfaces for layering the sandwich components.
- Gently toast the bread halves until they develop a light golden crispness, enhancing the texture and warmth of the sandwich.
- Apply a smooth, even layer of mayonnaise across the bottom bread surface, ensuring complete coverage for consistent flavor.
- Spread creamy avocado over the mayonnaise, mashing or slicing it to create a rich, green base that adds moisture and creaminess.
- Carefully arrange sliced cheese directly onto the avocado layer, allowing it to slightly melt from the bread’s residual warmth.
- Layer premium turkey slices across the cheese, overlapping them slightly to create a substantial protein foundation.
- Scatter fresh arugula leaves over the turkey, providing a peppery crunch and vibrant green contrast.
- Optional: Enhance the sandwich with thinly sliced red onions or ripe tomato rounds for additional flavor complexity.
- Gently press the top bread half onto the assembled ingredients, compressing the layers and creating a cohesive, compact sandwich.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately to maintain the bread’s crispness and ingredient integrity.
Notes
- Toast the focaccia for extra crunch and warmth, enhancing the bread’s texture and releasing its sun-dried tomato flavors.
- Customize the sandwich by using different cheese varieties like provolone, Swiss, or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Swap turkey with roasted chicken, grilled tofu, or roasted vegetables to create vegetarian or alternative protein options.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or thyme to boost the sandwich’s aromatic complexity and complement the sun-dried tomato bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg