Smoked Turkey Sandwiches Recipe

Elevate your lunch game with these incredibly flavorful Smoked Turkey Sandwiches! Even turkey sandwich skeptics will be raving. Lightened up with light mayo and whole wheat bread, these gourmet sandwiches are packed with smoky turkey, zesty red onions, peppery arugula, and creamy blue cheese. Served with a refreshing fruit salad and pickles, it's a simple yet elegant no-fuss dinner (or lunch!) that's ready in under 30 minutes. Inspired by Bon Appetit (September '08).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 533.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smoked Turkey Sandwiches

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How to Make Smoked Turkey Sandwiches

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 5-7 minutes, breaking up rings as needed.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Chop 1 cup of arugula and place it in a small bowl.
  5. Add 1/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the arugula; mix well.
  6. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the arugula mixture onto the cut sides of 4 slices of light whole wheat bread.
  7. Divide 8-12 ounces of sliced smoked turkey evenly among 4 bread slices.
  8. Top each turkey portion with 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese, several slices of the marinated red onion, and a generous amount of fresh arugula leaves. Add the remaining bread slices to complete the sandwiches.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

42g

Carbs

14g