Turkey Pesto Sandwich
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Turkey Pesto Sandwich, featuring layers of juicy turkey, vibrant basil pesto, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all embraced by crunchy artisan bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this sandwich is not only quick to make but also bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz sliced turkey breast
- 2 tbsp fresh basil pesto
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 slices artisan bread (ciabatta or sourdough)
- 1 cup fresh spinach or arugula
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and lay them out for easy access.
- Spread a generous layer of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the turkey slices on one piece of bread, followed by the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with fresh spinach or arugula for added crunch.
- Place the second slice of bread on top (pesto side down).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and grill each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally and serve with chips or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg