Recipes
Sliced Turkey, Tomato & Cheese Sandwich Melt
Uses: whole wheat bread, sliced turkey, tzatziki sauce, grape tomatoes, sliced cheese, romaine
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread, or 1 slice for an open-faced melt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
- 2 to 3 slices turkey
- 4 to 5 grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 slice cheese, such as provolone, mozzarella, Swiss, or cheddar
- 1 romaine leaf, optional
- 1 teaspoon margarine or oil, optional, for toasting
Instructions:
- Spread tzatziki sauce on one slice of whole wheat bread. If making an open-faced melt, use one slice of bread and build everything on top.
- Layer sliced turkey over the tzatziki sauce, then add sliced grape tomatoes.
- Place the sliced cheese over the tomatoes so it can melt and hold the sandwich together.
- For a closed sandwich, top with the second slice of bread. Spread a little margarine on the outside if available.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. You can also heat it in a toaster oven or regular oven until melted.
- Add romaine after heating if you want fresh crunch, then cut and serve warm.
Chef’s note: This is a fun lunch melt, using tzatziki sauce as the sauce instead of mayonnaise or mustard.
Optional: Add avocado or feta if you want it richer or serve with a few orange slices for a lighter summer plate.