This tasty turkey avocado sandwich is one of the best leftover turkey recipes. Make it in 5 minutes or less! You can also make it with deli turkey sandwich meat and add cranberry sauce, bacon, pesto, or ham. Let’s whip it up.
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Why this simple turkey avocado sandwich is so good…
- Easy idea for leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving.
- Includes simple tricks to keep leftover turkey sandwiches from becoming dry and tasteless.
- Uses ingredients you probably already have in the fridge.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make my version of the best turkey sandwich.
- Sourdough bread (any slice of bread you have on hand will work)
- Creamy dressing (try feta, blue cheese, or ranch dressing)
- Avocado
- Thick or thinly sliced leftover turkey or deli meat slice turkey
- Tomato
- Lettuce (try red leaf or butter lettuce)
- Cheese (like a creamy havarti or swiss cheese)
Other things to add to turkey sandwiches
- Make it a turkey cranberry sandwich by adding some dried cranberries or cranberry sauce in place of the creamy dressing.
- Make a copycat Panera turkey sandwich by adding red onions and dijon mustard.
- Make a copycat Starbucks turkey bacon sandwich by adding regular or turkey bacon and mayonnaise.
- Turn it into a turkey pesto sandwich with this recipe for fresh spinach basil pesto.
- Throw all your Thanksgiving leftovers in a sandwich – no judgment if you add leftover stuffing and mashed potatoes, too!
- And don’t forget the classic: deli ham and turkey sandwich.
How to make this turkey sandwich recipe
Take the recipe step-by-step provided and make it a little more general and conversational. Leave a line between steps so a photo can be added in-between.
- If desired, toast slices of sourdough bread (or you can always stick the turkey sandwich in a panini press at the end if you want a hot turkey sandwich).
- Spread creamy dressing on one piece of bread.
- Add diced avocado to one piece of bread and smoosh it in with the back of a fork so it’s the consistency of guacamole.
- To the piece of bread with the avocado, add turkey deli meat or leftover turkey. Top with sliced tomato, lettuce, and cheese.
- Close the sandwich by adding the piece of bread with creamy dressing to the top. Add toothpicks if desired, slice in half, and enjoy.
FAQs
You can keep leftover turkey in the fridge for three to four days, so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy these sandwiches after your holiday dinner! If you’ve got more turkey than can be squared away in that time frame, feel free to stick it in the freezer and defrost when you’re ready for sandwich-making.
If you’re looking for the best cheese for turkey sandwiches, the good news is that almost any cheese will work. But here’s the official rule: turkey and avocado sandwiches are best with milder cheeses that don’t overpower the turkey flavor. Provolone, mozzarella, Monterey jack, Gouda and cheddar cheeses are all good options. Though my husband loves to use swiss cheese.
All things in moderation– but seriously, turkey is widely considered one of the healthiest protein sources there are. It is an especially rich source of B vitamins, and contains B3, B6, and B12. These vitamins keep you energetic, support amino acid formation and are key in the formation of your red blood cells.
These turkey sandwiches are delicious with anything leftover from your Thanksgiving menu. Or make them with my chilled zucchini soup — or serve them up with a fresh summer salad. Some of our favorites these days include this fresh blueberry salad, peach salad, and blue cheese coleslaw.
See tasty recipes for holidays
- Tri Tip (it’s seriously the best!)
- Smoked turkey breast
- Smoked whole turkey
- Traeger spatchcock turkey
- Caramelized onions
- Air fryer baby potatoes
- Air fryer turkey breast tenderloin
- Garlic herb compound butter
- Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers
- Sous vide turkey breast
- Chorizo sausage stuffing
- Easy leftover turkey recipes
- Sous vide Brussels sprouts
- Potato side dishes
- Pasta side dishes
Why it’s the best sandwich for turkey leftovers
This recipe is my go-to when we have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. I’ve found that these particular ingredients completely eliminate what disappoints most people about day-after turkey: the dryness.
My preference is to add in some healthy smashed avocado, a little creamy dressing, and juicy fresh vegetables. All those tasty things add flavor, balance out dry turkey, and make this a really good, satisfying sandwich.
Are you a foodie, too?
Hey home chefs, if you’re looking for a tasty creamy dressing for this turkey sandwich, check out my recipe for jalapeno ranch dressing or tzatziki sauce – they are both so delicious!
I also have a new recipe I think you’ll love, if you like really flavorful dishes. These garlic parmesan chicken wings are easy to make for an appetizer or game day party. It comes with a really easy sauce and is a very gourmet way to make wings at home.
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Turkey Avocado Sandwich | Sip Bite Go
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread sourdough
- 1 tbsp dressing creamy (feta, blue cheese, ranch dressing)
- ½ small avocado diced
- 2 slices turkey deli meat or leftover turkey
- ½ medium tomato sliced (roma or beefsteak)
- 1 leaf lettuce red leaf or butter lettuce
- 2 slices cheese havarti or swiss cheese
Instructions
- If desired, toast slices of sourdough bread (or you can always stick the turkey sandwich in a panini press at the end if you have one).
- Spread creamy dressing on one piece of bread.
- Add diced avocado to one piece of bread and smoosh it in with the back of a fork so it’s the consistency of guacamole.
- To the piece of bread with the avocado, add turkey deli meat or leftover turkey. Top with sliced tomato, lettuce, and cheese.
- Close the sandwich by adding the piece of bread with creamy dressing to the top. Add toothpicks if desired, slice in half, and enjoy.
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