California Sun Turkey Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CALIFORNIA TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
• Butter one side of a piece of bread and place it butter-side down on the skillet.
• Add a slice of cheese and then layer bacon and turkey.
• Top with another slice of bread that has been generously buttered.
• Flip the sandwich when lightly browned.
• Grill opposite side until nicely browned and remove from skillet.
• Meanwhile, mix together 1 ripe avocado and 2 Tbls of sour cream. I use about ¼ of an avocado per sandwich.
• Spread the avocado mixture on the piece of bread that does not have melted cheese.
• Layer on lettuce and tomato if desired. Enjoy!

TURKEY CLUB

Steps:

• Bread: Use 3 slices of a good white sandwich bread (pain au lait or Pullman loaves are ideal). Be sure to toast it!
• Lettuce: Bibb and Boston lettuce both have nice small, soft leaves that fit well on the sandwich; shredded iceberg can be unruly.
• Tomatoes: Add 2 slices of tomato to each layer of a club; season with salt and pepper before you continue building the sandwich.
• Turkey: Fresh roasted turkey is key. Rub a 2 1/4-pound skinless, boneless turkey breast with olive oil; sprinkle generously with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes at 425˚ F, then reduce to 350˚ F and roast until the internal temperature is 160˚ F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool, then slice.
• Mayonnaise: Spread a thick layer of mayo on each slice of toasted bread.
• Bacon: You'll want 3 slices per sandwich (1 1/2 slices in each layer). Halve the slices first, then cook in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.

TURKEY SANDWICH (DELI STYLE)

Steps:

• Lay out all ingredients. Spread mayonnaise on bread slices and layer one slice with sliced turkey, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, salt and pepper, and any other additional toppings.
• Top sandwich with remaining bread slice, cut into halves, and serve. See above for more variation ideas.

CALIFORNIA TURKEY & VEGETABLE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread cut sides of roll with dressing and mustard.
• Fill with remaining ingredients.

CALIFORNIA WRAP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Wrap tortillas in barely damp, doubled layers of paper towels and microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds. Alternatively, heat the tortillas individually in an un-greased large skillet over medium heat.
• Lay the tortillas on a cutting board and start to layer the ingredients. Fan the leaf lettuce on the top three-quarters of each tortilla then lay the turkey slices on top, followed by the bacon, tomato, and avocado. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with the arugula and some of the dressing. Fold up the bottom quarter of the tortilla and then start to roll each sandwich into a cone shape. Secure the tortilla with a toothpick. Serve immediately.
• Mash the garlic and salt to a paste with the side of a chef's knife. In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, 1/4-cup buttermilk, parsley, chives, scallion, vinegar, and pepper to taste. If the sauce is very thick, thin the dressing with a couple more tablespoons of the buttermilk. Use immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.