Tuscan Turkey Sandwich

Yield:
2 sandwiches
Category:
Lunch and Sandwiches
Cuisine:
Canadian
Prep Time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
10 min
Total Time:
25 min

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup fresh basil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast or Slices of deli bought turkey (no need to cook)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, or 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, from jar
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh arugula or spring mix
  • 2 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, fresh basil and lemon zest. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
  2. Slice turkey breast horizontally, cutting it in two. Place one slice of turkey breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Working from the center out, pound with the smooth side of a mallet until breast is about ¼ inch thick. Repeat with second slice.
  3. Preheat a grilling pan on medium heat. In a medium bowl, combine Italian seasoning and olive oil. Toss sliced turkey pieces in mixture until well coated and seasoned. Place turkey onto preheated pan and grill until cooked through, reaching internal temperature of 165°F (approximately 5 minutes per side).
  4. Place provolone slices onto turkey the last minute of grilling to melt cheese. Cut ciabatta rolls in half lengthwise. Generously spread both halves with mayonnaise sauce. Layer the following ingredients in a single layer: roasted red peppers, grilled turkey breast and melte

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