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    Home » Recipes » Burgers & Sandwiches

    Turkey Pesto Sandwich on Focaccia

    Published Jan 20, 2022 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Turkey Pesto Sandwich | For your next lunch, try these super easy turkey pesto sandwiches on focaccia bread, or swap in your favorite bread like sourdough or multigrain. Fill your sandwich with a creamy pesto mayo sauce, spicy sriracha cheese, crunchy romaine lettuce, roasted turkey breast slices and fresh cut tomatoes.

    a turkey pesto sandwich on a plate.

    Jazz up your lunch with this easy turkey pesto sandwich. If your sandwich game has gotten a bit boring, inject some major flavor with a simple pesto mayo.

    Simply combining mayo and pesto together to make a creamy and delicious spread for a sandwich makes for the perfect starting point for a tasty lunch or dinner. You can use homemade or store-bought pesto. I love my Oregano Pesto recipe which is also dairy and nut free, but use your favorite pesto.

    To serve this turkey pesto sandwich for dinner combine it with a soup or salad. This sandwich would go well with my Minestrone Soup or Southwest Corn Salad or my Tuna Pesto Pasta Salad for double pesto perfection.

    Use the table of contents below to jump to any section of this blog post, including information about the ingredients, substitutions you can make, how to store this recipe, step-by-step photos, and a printable recipe card. You can also use the jump to recipe link above to get right to the card.

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Storage
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    Ingredients

    About the ingredients for this recipe.

    See the recipe card below for exact amounts.

    • bread - use your favorite sandwich bread here. I love focaccia for sandwiches, especially with pesto mayo - the combination just works for me.
    • cheese - use your favorite cheese here too. I like it spicy so I went with a Sriracha cheddar.
    • lettuce - romaine, but the smaller inner crunchy leaves
    • turkey - I use sandwich sliced roasted turkey, 3 slices per sandwich, folded up
    • tomato - fresh tomato is a must have on a sandwich, even if I end up taking it off halfway because it's falling off. I attempt it every time!
    • pesto mayo - any mayo and pesto that you like. I have a recipe for oregano pesto if you have a bunch of fresh oregano.

    Instructions

    pesto mayo on a spoon.
    Mayo Pesto
    an open sandwich with pesto mayo spread on the bread.
    Spread mayo pesto
    an open sandwich with cheese on one side and pesto mayo the other side.
    Add the cheese

    Make the mayo pesto by combining the pesto and mayo in a 2 to 1 ratio. Stir with a spoon and then spread on each slice of bread. I use a sliced open square of focaccia but you can use any bread you prefer. This was also really good on rye bread.

    an open sandwich with lettuce on one side and pesto mayo the other side.
    Add lettuce
    an open sandwich with turkey on one side and pesto mayo the other side.
    Add folded turkey slices
    an open sandwich with tomatoes on one side and pesto mayo the other side.
    Add tomato

    Next, add the cheese, lettuce, turkey slices and the tomato. Season the tomato with salt and pepper. Add the top slice of bread and serve.

    an open sandwich with tomatoes on one side and pesto mayo the other side.
    Season tomato
    top down view of a sandwich on a cutting board.
    Close sandwich and serve

    Variations

    I make my sandwich spicy by using a spicy Sriracha cheddar cheese.

    Grill the sandwich in a panini press for a turkey pesto panini.

    Toast the bread first for a toasted sandwich.

    > To make this gluten-free use a gluten free bread.

    Storage

    Make the sandwiches right before you eat them.

    Store the pesto mayo in the fridge, tightly covered for a day or two.

    Recipe Tips

    EXPERT TIP: Make sure to season your tomato slices for the best flavor. You can dab them with a towel or paper towel first to remove extra moisture and stop the tomato slices from sliding around as much.

    a turkey pesto sandwich on a plate.

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    Recipe

    a turkey pesto sandwich on a plate

    Turkey Pesto Sandwich

    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Jacqueline Piper
    5 from 1 vote
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    For your next lunch, try these super easy turkey pesto sandwiches on focaccia bread, or swap in your favorite bread like sourdough or multigrain. Fill your sandwich with a creamy pesto mayo sauce, spicy sriracha cheese, crunchy romaine lettuce, roasted turkey breast slices and fresh cut tomatoes.

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 slices bread (your favorite, I use focaccia)
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons pesto
    • 1 slice cheese
    • 1 leaf romaine lettuce
    • 3 slices turkey sandwich meat
    • 2 slices tomato
    • salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Make the pesto mayo by stirring together the mayo and the pesto.
    • Spread the pesto mayo on each side of your bread.
    • Add cheese, lettuce, turkey and tomato slices. Season the tomato with salt and pepper.
    • Add the other slice of bread to close the sandwich and serve.
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    Notes

    Substitutions - Use your favorite bread, cheese, and turkey. 
    Storage - Store the prepared pesto mayo in the fridge, tightly covered for about a day or two. Make the sandwiches as needed.
    Nutrition will vary greatly for this recipe depending on what type of bread, cheese, and turkey you use and how much mayo pesto spread you use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 19gFat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

    Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.

    Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.
    Course Lunch
    Cuisine Canadian
    Keyword 10-minute lunch
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    Recipes FAQs

    What is pesto?

    Pesto is an herby condiment usually made with basil, garlic, lemon, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

    How do you make pesto mayo?

    To make pesto mayo for a sandwich spread, combine pesto and mayo together in a 2 to 1 ratio.

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