TURKEY, CRANBERRY, AND PESTO SANDWICH
When I was a kid, my favorite meal was Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner so my mom often did a semi-Thanksgiving dinner for me in the summer near my birthday. I tend to do something similar, where I brine and roast a small turkey every few months. We typically don't do a full blown Thanksgiving dinner but incorporate the meat into other meals. This recipe is one that I made one summer for a girls Scrapbooking Party luncheon with my turkey and all of the beautiful basil in my backyard garden. As usual, my measurements may be slightly off so feel free to mix it up a bit to make this recipe fit your taste.
Provided by Melanie B.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Build the sandwich by first spreading pesto on both sides of the bread.
- Layer turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, cranberries, and cheese on to the bottom piece of bread. Add the top. Slice into 6-8 little sandwiches.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite sparkling wine cocktail at a luncheon. You can also Bake for a few minutes until the cheese melts and serve hot with some warm apple cider in the winter time.
- Note1: I like to prepare fresh pesto straight from my garden the traditional way using lots of fresh basil, lemon juice, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Olive Oil, and salt/pepper.
- Note2: When preparing the turkey, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese, ensure the sizes fit the size of your bread. For a small baguette, they need to be fairly small.
- Note3: Place the Cranberries directly on the Pesto. They will stick into the sandwich better this way.
- Note 4: It is important to use good quality turkey. I prefer to roast my own after soaking in a basic brine for 24-48 hours. If you don't have the time to do this, use your favorite good quality deli cut.
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Dennis Espana
[email protected]I would not recommend this sandwich to others.
Jasper Santiago
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this sandwich.
Dan Taha
[email protected]The sandwich fell apart when I tried to eat it.
Thefortnight Brother's
[email protected]The sandwich was a bit dry.
Mihla Mhlongo
[email protected]The cranberry sauce was too tart for my liking.
Barakat Delivery
[email protected]I found the pesto to be a bit overpowering.
lerato joseph
[email protected]This sandwich is a bit too rich for my taste.
Sitaram Karki
[email protected]I love that this sandwich is so versatile. You can use any type of bread, cheese, or cranberry sauce that you like.
Othee Dan devine
[email protected]This sandwich is perfect for a picnic or potluck.
Mil La
[email protected]I've made this sandwich several times and it's always a hit.
Jamiyah Jennings
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to change up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Mariama Sambola
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this sandwich to anyone who loves turkey, cranberry, and pesto.
It'z Grace
[email protected]This sandwich is a bit messy to eat, but it's totally worth it.
Aliya Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberry sauce, but I really enjoyed the cranberry in this sandwich. It was tart and tangy, and it balanced out the richness of the turkey and pesto.
Donovan Josephs
[email protected]I made this sandwich for my family and they loved it! Even the kids who don't usually like turkey ate it all up.
Sobnom Mostari
[email protected]This sandwich is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.
Dj Aza
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the cranberry and pesto would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.
Biruk Abate
[email protected]The pesto really makes this sandwich special. It adds a delicious nutty flavor that complements the turkey and cranberry perfectly.
Jilalu Ab
[email protected]I love how easy this sandwich is to make. It's perfect for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner.
Omollo Patriko
[email protected]This sandwich is a delightful explosion of flavors! The turkey and cranberry are classic Thanksgiving flavors, while the pesto adds a unique twist. The combination is simply irresistible.