Turkey, Avocado, and Sprout Sandwich

This Turkey Sandwich is topped with avocado and sprouts and it makes for a light but satisfying post-Thanksgiving lunch.

Turkey, Avocado, and Sprout Sandwich | Neighborfoodblog.com

I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet. What am I doing posting a recipe for turkey leftovers?

Let me explain. Each year at my work we host a big Thanksgiving feast for the community. It’s the whole shebang…dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and enough gravy to drown a small child.

Yesterday was that feast. We fed a lot of people. They got seconds. And thirds. Some took trays of food home. And still we have a fridge full of turkey and mashed potatoes.

Hence, the turkey sandwich. You may not appreciate it now, but come Friday, when you can’t imagine turning on your oven or washing one more crusty casserole dish, you’ll be glad you’ve got this simple sandwich in your back pocket.

There’s nothing particularly revolutionary about this sandwich, but I’ve found it’s the perfect cure for a food hangover. Eaten cold and gravy-less, turkey takes on a much healthier profile. And when it’s topped with avocado and sprouts, it makes for a light but satisfying post-Thanksgiving lunch.

I am really loving sprouts lately. They add great texture to omelets, salads, and sandwiches. Plus they’re just fun to eat! It’s like pure health in the form of crunchy, funky little tentacles. It’s like adding a dash of awesome to your lunch.

I like to slap this sandwich between two whole grain, seeded pieces of bread, but if you happen to have some rolls leftover from the Big Feast, it would be equally good on that. A little swirl of Miracle Whip, a squirt of mustard, and a slice of Swiss cheese finishes the sandwich. It’s day-after perfection.

Turkey, Avocado, and Sprout Sandwich Recipe | Neighborfoodblog.com

I hope you and your family have a safe, warm, and blessed Thanksgiving. May your tables be stuffed with great food and the elbows of those you love.

Turkey sandwich topped with cheese, avocaod, and sprouts with seedy bread on a white plate.

Turkey, Avocado, and Sprout Sandwich

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes

Take your turkey sandwiches to the next level with this combo of turkey, sprouts, avocado, and cheese on grainy bread!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 slices swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
  • 4 thick slices turkey breast
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Layer a slice of bread with half the turkey, a slice of swiss cheese, then half the avocado slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay half the alfalfa sprouts on top.
  2. Spread the mayonnaise and mustard evenly between the two remaining slices of bread. Place the bread, spread side down into the sprouts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 485Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 903mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 10gSugar: 7gProtein: 22g

Please note nutritional information for my recipes is calculated by a third party service and provided as a courtesy to my readers. For the most accurate calculation, I always recommend running the numbers yourself with the specific products you use.

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