TURKEY, CRANBERRY, AND PESTO SANDWICH
When I was a kid, my favorite meal was Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner so my mom often did a semi-Thanksgiving dinner for me in the summer near my birthday. I tend to do something similar, where I brine and roast a small turkey every few months. We typically don't do a full blown Thanksgiving dinner but incorporate the meat into other meals. This recipe is one that I made one summer for a girls Scrapbooking Party luncheon with my turkey and all of the beautiful basil in my backyard garden. As usual, my measurements may be slightly off so feel free to mix it up a bit to make this recipe fit your taste.
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Build the sandwich by first spreading pesto on both sides of the bread.
- Layer turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cranberries, and cheese on to the bottom piece of bread. Add the top. Slice into 6-8 little sandwiches.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite sparkling wine cocktail at a luncheon. You can also Bake for a few minutes until the cheese melts and serve hot with some warm apple cider in the winter time.
- Note1: I like to prepare fresh pesto straight from my garden the traditional way using lots of fresh basil, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Olive Oil, and salt/pepper.
- Note2: When preparing the turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese, ensure the sizes fit the size of your bread. For a small baguette, they need to be fairly small.
- Note3: Place the Cranberries directly on the Pesto. They will stick into the sandwich better this way.
- Note 4: It is important to use good quality turkey. I prefer to roast my own after soaking in a basic brine for 24-48 hours. If you don't have the time to do this, use your favorite good quality deli cut.
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Bobbylewis DevineJr.
[email protected]I would love to try this sandwich, but I'm allergic to nuts. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute for the pesto?
kofi sameboy
[email protected]This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch. It's also very affordable to make.
Ahmed Murad Murad
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The turkey, cranberry, and pesto all go together perfectly.
Nelson Martinez
[email protected]This sandwich was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.
MRC Official
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my sandwich turned out great! It was the perfect lunch for a busy day.
EDDAOUDI PRODUCTIONS
[email protected]This sandwich was a bit too dry for my taste. I think it would have been better with some mayonnaise or avocado.
Yousef Samir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this sandwich was actually really good. The pesto and cranberry were the perfect complement to the turkey.
Ojiugo George
[email protected]I made this sandwich for my lunch today and it was delicious! The cranberry and pesto were a great combination.
Lacie Matthias
[email protected]This sandwich sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it.
Dillon Wooding
[email protected]I've made this sandwich several times now and it's always a hit. The pesto really makes the sandwich special.
chefjess1234 mythical beast
[email protected]This sandwich was a delightful surprise! The combination of turkey, cranberry, and pesto is unique and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the addition of arugula, which added a peppery bite.