The best turkey avocado sandwich with arugula. Topped with a spicy Sriracha Aioli. Boom. Lunch is served. Gluten Free + Dairy Free too.
I love sandwiches. Only on special occasion though. Which I classify as either, when I’m on vacation (with friends or family) or when I’m hungover. On those two instances I need sandwiches in my life.
Day to day I can go without them, but there’s no group girl trip that can go without a large, hearty, wholesome, delicious, fresh and crisp sandwich.
And since I don’t eat sandwiches on the reg when I do, it must be a good one. No sad looking cold cuts squashed between two pieces on cold toast for me. Uh-uh. That will simply never do.
I need flavor, I need life to my sandwich. And that starts with a good quality cold cut. Meet Oscar Mayer Selects Natural. The cold cuts with no artificial ingredients, no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no added hormones, no by-products and gluten-free. To learn more about the Oscar Mayer Selects Natural cold cuts check them out here. To good to be true? Luckily not!
There are a five product flavors to choose from, from slow roasted turkey breast, to roast beef, ham and chicken breast. I opted for the classic turkey. Can’t go wrong with a turkey avocado sandwich. Am I right?
For the additional toppings, the avocado was a no brainer – I mean how would a sandwich be a proper sandwich without a generous layer of soft smashed avo, right?
And I’m currently obsessed with alfalfa sprouts – I mean they just are bursting with life and crunch and freshness like nothing else out there.
Arugula has a bit of that sharp kick that is nicely contrasted against the soft avocado and fresh alfalfa.
I needed one final touch though, another contrasting flavor. Spicy aioli? You bet ‘ya. Mayo + Sriracha + lime juice and voila home made spicy aioli ready for the turkey avocado sandwich.
You could serve the assembled turkey avocado sandwich cold, but that’s no fun right?
Get out that frying pan, add a spoonful of oil and let’s get that bread nice and crusty and warm too.
Are you ready for this lunch or what?
Arugula + alfalfa + Sriracha aioli + turkey avocado sandwich = Boom. Happiness in your mouth.
If you’re looking for a different sandwich idea be sure to check out my avocado chickpea salad sandwiches.
The best turkey avocado sandwich you'll ever eat. Topped with a spicy Sriracha Aioli. Boom. Lunch is served. Gluten Free + Dairy Free too.
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- splash of lime juice
- 2 ounces Oscar Mayer Selects Natural Slow Roasted Turkey Breast
- handful arugula
- handful alfalfa
- 1/4 - 1/2 avocado sliced
- 2 pieces gluten free bread toasted
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sriracha and lime juice. Mix until smooth.
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Spread aioli mixture on two slices of bread evenly.
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Top each slice of bread with avocado and mash it into the bread.
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Top one slice with turkey, arugula and alfalfa. Top with remaining bread.
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Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat and pan sear the sandwich on both sides until browned.
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Lisa @garlicandzest.com says
It’s so hard to shoot sandwiches and make them look appetizing – you did an amazing job! I want to dive through the screen and grab it!
Vicky says
Aww thanks so much Lisa!
Dana says
This looks so. damn. good. Nothing beats a big, delicious sandwich!
Vicky says
Haha thanks – my thoughts exactly : )
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Can’t go wrong with turkey and avocado, this sandwich sounds amazing, especially with the spicy mayo, yum!
Vicky says
Thanks! The spicy mayo really brings it all together!
Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog says
Vicky,
How on earth did you keep that sandwich together. 😉 I am drooling over here!!
Vicky says
Haha it was not easy!
Sherri @ Watch Learn Eat says
Amazing sandwich! I love arugula and I really like the addition of the alfalfa sprouts! 🙂 The aioli sounds incredible too! Great recipe!
Vicky says
Alfalfa sprouts always add a burst of freshness to a sandwich so I love adding them!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
My Sundays are made for sandwiches. I love what you created especially the Sriracha aioli.
Vicky says
Thanks!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
This sandwich looks soo good! I could definitely go for a bite of that right now!!!
Vicky says
Thanks!
Mark, Compass & Fork says
I agree with you about the need to add life to a sandwich. And these ingredients do just the trick. Alfafa and arugula do the trick nicely.
Vicky says
Right? Lifeless sandwiches are no good! Alfalfa and arugula definitely do the trick : ))
Holly @ 3 Yummy Tummies says
These sandwiches just made me so hungry! Love that this meat is all natural ingredients.
Vicky says
Thanks!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Now that’s my kind of sandwich!! I adore alfalfa sprouts, my mom sprouted them all the time when I was growing up and I’ve continued to do the same. They really add the best flavor and texture to sandwiches. I’d love to chomp into one of these right now!
Vicky says
Ooo I’ve never sprouted my own alfalfa sprouts — will have to try that some time!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
This is my kind of sandwich! Absolutely packed with filling is the only way I like my sandwiches and these look SO fantastic!
Vicky says
Yes! Me too. Can’t stand a sad looking sandwich!
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
I love everything about this sandwich, especially the avocado! Oh it just makes everything so much better! Great sandwich, thanks!
Vicky says
Yes avocado makes everything better always!
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Love, love, loving this Vicky!! And I could probably slather that aioli on ALL the sandwiches.
Vicky says
Thanks! It is the best aioli : ))
fabiola@notjustbaked says
I have an obsession with sandwiches, I have always loved them so much for easy meals anytime of day! Meat and vegetables in bread, yes!
Vicky says
They do make for the easiest meals and super filling when you stuff a bunch of ingredients in there!
Jennifer Holland says
This sandwich looks delicious! Can you tell me which brand the bread is? Thanks!
Jennifer Holland says
This looks delicious! Can you tell me which brand of bread you used? Thanks!
Vicky says
Any kind of bread works! If you’re gluten free I love the Schar bread, if not any sour dough will be great too!
Becki Holt says
I’ve never seen or thought about putting siracha on a sandwich. I read your recipe and immediately ran in my kitchen and made a turkey sandwich variation to yours, Delicious! Thank you!
Vicky says
Sriracha is so good on a sandwich : )) Glad you were inspired by my post!