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Turkey Club with Creamy Rosemary Spread

September 4, 2012 · by Ari ·

Almost every summer of my life, I’ve spent at theatre camp. You never know what type of food you’re going to get at summer camp, and some years have been better than others, but I’ll never forget the summer we ate sandwiches for lunch for about 2 weeks straight. I think we might have even had sandwiches for dinner some nights too? I do remember thinking that I never wanted to eat an other sandwich again.

It’s funny because now I am ALL ABOUT sandwiches. If you ask me where I want to go to lunch, I will always reply with Dilly’s Deli, Great Harvest Bread Co, or Sacks. I could literally eat sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

It can’t be just any sandwich. It has to be special. If you throw me deli meat and a slice of cheese with a packet of mayo, I will not be a fan. I like my sandwiches overflowing with super fresh and flavorful ingredients. Lots of veggies are a must, and so are unique and bold flavors!

And of course the right bread. I rarely buy anything that isn’t 1 million grain, but for the right rye bread, I’ll occasionally make the exception. However, this sandwich would also be fantastic with a seedy multi grain.

With the creamy rosemary spread, smooth avocado, crunchy bacon, soft bread and crisp fresh veggies, this sandwich has the perfect combination of textures, and doesn’t give even a little bit of that sandwich mush that comes from too few ingredients. You know, when it’s just bread and cheese and you think it would be a good idea to throw greasy potato chips on your sandwich because for the love of all things holy, it feels like you might possibly be eating baby food? Just me? Not that chips on a sandwich aren’t delicious….

I just prefer bacon. Story of my life.

I ate this monster sandwich for dinner, and I didn’t need a single thing on the side. It completely filled me up, and fulfilled all of my flavor/texture cravings in one perfect, easy dish. It’s the perfect meal for those nights when all you want to do is run through the Chipotle because you’re hungry enough to eat your arm, and you’d rather lick dirt off the floor than stand in the kitchen and cook. Please tell me that sometimes you feel that way too.

 

Turkey Club with Creamy Rosemary Spread

yield 1 sandwich

For the sandwich:

  • 2 slices fresh rye bread, lightly toasted (or gluten-free bread)
  • 1.5 oz sliced turkey
  • 1 slice reduced fat muenster cheese
  • 2 slices cooked center cut bacon
  • 1 roma tomato, sliced
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • small handful fresh greens (or sprouts, or both!)
  • 1-2 tsp stone ground spicy mustard

For the creamy rosemary spread:

  • 2 tbs nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 sprig rosemary, stem removed and very finely chopped

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and rosemary.
  2. Top 1 slice of toasted rye with creamy rosemary spread, and the other slice with spicy mustard. Layer remaining ingredients as desired, and enjoy!

Filed Under: Gluten-free, Lunch, Sandwiches, savory · Tagged: bacon, dinner, lunch, recipe, rosemary, sandwich, sandwiches, turkey

Comments

  1. Alexis {Diva on a Diet} says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:02 am

    Yum! I love rosemary, and just so happen to have some fresh stuff in the fridge. Might have to give this a try this week!

    • Ari says

      September 4, 2012 at 8:12 am

      Thanks! If you try it, let me know how you like it 🙂

  2. Nicole @ The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I love sandwiches 🙂 We never eat them for dinner tho – weird…

    PS we should ride our bikes to Sacks sometime when its not 100* anymore!

    • Ari says

      September 5, 2012 at 8:05 am

      YES YES YES!!! Have you been there? They give you the perfect sized chocolate chip cookie. I mean, that’s the real reason I go 😉 The one in Tempe is closed on the weekends so we’ll have to find a good week day!

  3. Heather says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I always get super excited about lunch when I pack an awesome sandwich. This one looks bomb.
    Speaking of sandwiches with lots tasty veggies…have you tried the Panera Mediterranean Veggie sandwich? Tomato Basil bread w/ spicy peppers, cucs, lettuce, tomato, onions and (I think it’s) cilantro jalapeno hummus. SO MUCH TASTY. It’s Panera, so quality is meh, but the combo is great.
    But I will definitely be trying this sandwich SOON. I love rosemary!

    • Ari says

      September 5, 2012 at 8:07 am

      I think I tried something like that there, and I just find their veggies to be so oily. The flavor combo sounds amazing though. I should really make my own cilantro jalapeno hummus. It’s on the list. With some fresh lime….yummmmm. PS, I have a recipe coming soon that is basically dedicated to you, and our friendship. You’ll know it when you see it 🙂

  4. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    Wow, this sandwich is packed! If only I could have this for my work lunch!

    • Ari says

      September 5, 2012 at 8:04 am

      You know, I bet it would actually travel okay. The bacon would still taste good cold if you put it in the fridge. I would toothpick it, and wrap it kind of tightly in plastic wrap, but I bet you could bring it to lunch!

  5. Andrei Capris says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Great idea with the creamy rosemary spread! I just bought a big plant of rosemary and I am looking for recipes like yours. Thanks!
    PS: I am also a huge fan of healthy sandwiches.

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