Fresh California Avocado and Turkey Sandwich
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Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 8 | slices of bread | |
| 4 | leaves of lettuce | |
| 1 | lb. | turkey, sliced |
| 8 | tomato slices | |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | ||
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced* |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Start with 2 slices of your favorite bread (toasting is optional). On 1 slice, layer a leaf or two of lettuce, about 4 ounces of sliced turkey and juicy tomato slices.
- On the other slice fan the slices from one-half of a ripe California Avocado. Salt and pepper to your liking.
- Unite the two sides and dig in.
VARIATIONS
- Add a couple of strips of cooked bacon.
- Slather one slice of bread with Dijon mustard, then smear the avocado half and press dried cranberries into the avocado.
- Roughly mash the avocado with lime and diced chipotle chili pepper before smearing.
- Substitute grilled chicken
Serving Suggestions:
For a school lunch treat, spread one slice of bread with your child’s favorite jam or jelly before adding the lettuce layer.
*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.
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