Classic sandwiches with a turkey twist

This article was originally published in November 2014

sandwiches with a turkey twist

Inspired by some of the world’s great sandwiches, these suggestions will take your leftover turkey in a whole new direction. Hot or cold, dark meat or white, you’re just a few minutes away from a great meal.

 

Muffuletta

  • Bread: Ciabatta or Kaiser roll

  • Spread: Olive spread, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers

  • Meat: Dark and white meat turkey, salami

  • Cheese: Provolone

California Reuben

  • Bread: Caraway rye
  • Spread: Thousand Island dressing, sauerkraut
  • Meat: White meat turkey
  • Cheese: swiss

Torta

  • Bread: French roll
  • Spread: Refried black beans, mayo, guacamole
  • Meat: Dark meat turkey
  • Cheese: Queso Oaxaca or Queso Botanero

Turkey Gyro

  • Bread: Pita
  • Spread: Karam’s Garlic Sauce, hummus
  • Meat: Warmed up dark meat turkey
  • Cheese: Feta

Autumn Club (Grilled)

  • Bread: Multigrain
  • Spread: Caramelized onions and apples, stone ground mustard
  • Meat: White meat turkey, pepper bacon
  • Cheese: Sharp cheddar

 

Find the fixings

Breads

Locally baked Bread Garden Arabic pita is one of our bestselling pita breads, available in both white and whole wheat. We also offer gluten-free bread and several that are based on less common grains like spelt or kamut, along with offerings from local bakeries like Wild Wheat and The Essential Baking Co.

Spreads

From organic Annie’s Thousand Island dressing to a broad array of tapenades and local sauerkrauts, our high quality condiments will upgrade your sandwiches to truly outstanding. Try Firefly Kitchens Ruby Red Kraut in the California Reuben for a gorgeous fuchsia layer.

Cheeses

The PCC Deli has classic choices like thin-sliced sharp cheddar (it’s the perfect cheese for the Autumn Club) while our cheese department has everything your dairy-loving heart desires, including creamy Amaltheia Dairy organic feta, which is less salty than typical feta.

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