What can I use instead of turkey?

Any deli meat would be great in this sandwich. I also think it would be really good with bacon!

How long do the leftovers last?

Not long! The sandwich will start to get soggy - especially the greens. If you don't need the full loaf, just cut a chunk of bread off instead and build your smaller-size sandwich that way!

Can you make this vegetarian / meatless?

Yes! Just layer in your favorite veggies or a meat alternative in place of the turkey.

How do you make this gluten-free and/or dairy-free?

The focaccia is not gluten-free or dairy-free, so I think you might have to hunt for either a loaf of gluten-free, dairy-free focaccia, or make some yourself! You'd also need to find ( or make! ) a vegan pesto to use in place of the regular pesto, since traditional pesto is made with Parmesan cheese.

What else can I add to this sandwich?

People have told me they like it with mozzarella cheese, bacon, steak, balsamic... the sky is the limit!

Trader Joe's Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich Recipe

Description

Pillowy sun-dried tomato focaccia gets piled with pesto mayo, turkey, juicy tomato slices, and greens. This sandwich is a beauty and practically a lifestyle!

Ingredients

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1 loaf of Trader Joe’s sun-dried tomato focaccia
one 7-ounce package deli turkey
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
one handful of greens – sprouts, microgreens, spinach, etc.
a few pieces of thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup pesto (I like the Costco brand pesto)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Toast the focaccia in the oven for 5-8 minutes.
Mix the pesto and the mayo together in a small bowl to make a pesto mayo.
Keeping the bread flat on a cutting board, turn your serrated knife sideways and slice horizontally through the center of the loaf. (You don’t want to flip the top and lose those yummy crumbles.) Keeping the top piece flat, set it aside.
Layer the sandwich with pesto mayo, turkey, tomato, greens, red onion, and finish with dollops of pesto mayo. I dollop the top layer of pesto mayo directly on top of the greens and onions so that I don’t have to flip my top piece upside down to spread it on the bread.
Gently press your top piece back on top of the sandwich. When it’s nice and secure, use a large knife to cut through the sandwich. I usually cut it down the middle and across 3 times for a total of 6 pieces. Serve and enjoy! This is sandwich goals.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Layer
Cuisine: American

Keywords: turkey sandwich, trader joe's sandwich recipe, focaccia sandwich