Avocado & Turkey Cranberry Sandwich

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Total Time: 10 min

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Cook Time: 2 min

Prep Time: 8 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 490

Total Fat 22g

Saturated Fat 3.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 70mg

Sodium 440mg

Total Carbs 46g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 16g

Protein 30g

Potassium 923mg

Vitamin A 27 mcg; Vitamin C 11 mg; Calcium 87 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 158 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15 %; Vitamin D 0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This avocado and turkey cranberry sandwich recipe is perfect for breakfast or lunch, packed with protein and healthy fats that will keep you satisfied throughout the day. Plus, the combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this sandwich an instant crowd-pleaser at any holiday get-together or family meal. Diced roast turkey combined with seasoned, mashed California Avocado makes a delicious turkey sandwich. For a traditional Thanksgiving taste include some cranberry sauce, or for a California twist add a little boysenberry jam. This sandwich is loaded good stuff including an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, potassium, and B vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12.

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Serves: 2

Ingredients
Instructions

4 slices seeded whole grain bread 2 Tbsp. seedless boysenberry jam or cranberry sauce 2 butter leaf lettuce leaves 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste 1 cup diced roasted turkey 1/3 cup minced celery

Toast the bread slices if desired. Top half of the bread slices with a lettuce leaf; trim or fold any excess lettuce.
Top lettuce leaves with jam or sauce; set aside.
Reserve about one-third of the avocado slices. Mash the remaining avocado slices in a medium bowl and stir in salt to taste.
Stir diced turkey and celery into the mashed avocado. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired (see variations).
Spread the turkey mixture over the jam layer.
Top with reserved avocado slices and the remaining bread slices. Serve immediately.

Variations:

Fresh herbs make a nice addition to the turkey salad. Try our California Avocado Turkey Salad.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with seasonal fresh fruit.

Beverage Pairing: Cranberry juice cocktail.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.