Description
This Trader Joe’s Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich features a flavorful loaf filled with deli turkey, juicy tomato slices, fresh greens, and a creamy pesto mayo spread. Toasted until golden, this sandwich is an easy yet gourmet meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 1 loaf of Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia
- 7-ounce package deli turkey
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- One 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 preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the sun-dried tomato focaccia loaf inside the oven and toast for 5-8 minutes until the bread is warm and slightly crispy to enhance texture and flavor.
- Make Pesto Mayo: In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1/4 cup pesto until evenly combined. This will serve as a flavorful spread for the sandwich.
- Slice the Bread: Place the toasted loaf flat on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, hold it sideways and carefully slice horizontally through the center of the loaf, creating a top and bottom half without flipping the top piece, preserving the focaccia’s crumbly texture.
- Assemble the Layers: On the bottom piece of the focaccia, spread a generous layer of pesto mayo. Layer the deli turkey evenly on top, followed by the thin tomato slices, fresh greens, and thinly sliced red onion. Add dollops of the remaining pesto mayo on top of the greens and onions to avoid having to flip the bread.
- Finish and Slice: Gently press the top piece of the focaccia back onto the sandwich to secure all ingredients. Use a large knife to cut the sandwich in half lengthwise and then crosswise three times to yield six individual sandwich pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- This sandwich combines a soft, flavorful focaccia with fresh and savory ingredients for a gourmet yet quick meal.
- Using toasted bread adds a nice texture contrast and prevents sogginess from the spreads and tomato.
- Pesto mayo can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for extra convenience.
- Customize by swapping greens or adding other veggies like cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich piece (1/6 of sandwich)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
