Turkey sandwich

The turkey sandwich is a simple and appreciated dish, especially after the holidays when you have leftover meat to use. Here’s how to put it together with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of bread, preferably rustic or whole grain for a richer flavor
• 100 g sliced roasted turkey
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 2 tomato slices
• Mayonnaise, to taste
• Mustard, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for a more Italian variant)
• A few fresh basil leaves (for an Italian touch)

Preparation

1. If you prefer, you can lightly toast the bread in a toaster or in a pan to add crunch to the sandwich.
2. Spread one side of the bread slices with a thin layer of mayonnaise and a pinch of mustard, according to taste.
3. Arrange the turkey slices on the bread.
4. Add the tomato slices and the washed and dried lettuce leaves.
5. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. To give it a more Italian flavor, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a few basil leaves torn by hand.
7. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
8. If desired, you can cut the sandwich diagonally.

Trivia

The turkey sandwich is very popular in the United States, where roasted turkey is traditionally served for Thanksgiving lunch. The next day, it is customary to make sandwiches with the leftovers from the feast.

Remember that you can customize your sandwich as you prefer. For example, for a richer variant, you could add slices of cheese such as cheddar or provolone and perhaps heat the sandwich in a panini press to make it hot and toasted. Enjoy your meal!