Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, and Cherry Tomato Salad on Whole Wheat
The classic club-sandwich combo of roasted turkey, smoky bacon, creamy avocado, and sweet, juicy tomato is even better when you toss it with a creamy lime dressing. Prep and Cook Time: about 2 1/2 hours. Notes: Using good store-bought roasted turkey, if you can find it, cuts out 1 1/2 hours of cooking time.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Put turkey breast in a 9- by 13-in. roasting pan and rub with olive oil. Sprinkle all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and rub in evenly. Roast turkey until the thickest part of the breast reaches 160°, about 70 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skin, then cut meat into 1/2-in. dice (you will have about 3 cups turkey).
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chives, and remaining salt and pepper.
Step 3
3
Put turkey, avocados, cherry tomatoes, and bacon in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Add lime-mayonnaise dressing and stir to evenly coat filling.
Step 4
4
Spoon sandwich filling onto 4 or 5 slices of bread and top with remaining slices. Cut each in half and serve.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per half-sandwich.
Ingredients
1 bone-in half turkey breast (about 2 lbs.; see Notes)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped chives
2 avocados, cut into 1/2-in. dice (about 2 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into 1/2-in. dice
6 thick slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
8 to 10 slices hearty whole-grain wheat bread
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 425°. Put turkey breast in a 9- by 13-in. roasting pan and rub with olive oil. Sprinkle all over with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and rub in evenly. Roast turkey until the thickest part of the breast reaches 160°, about 70 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skin, then cut meat into 1/2-in. dice (you will have about 3 cups turkey).
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, chives, and remaining salt and pepper.
Step 3
3
Put turkey, avocados, cherry tomatoes, and bacon in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Add lime-mayonnaise dressing and stir to evenly coat filling.
Step 4
4
Spoon sandwich filling onto 4 or 5 slices of bread and top with remaining slices. Cut each in half and serve.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per half-sandwich.
