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Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Leftover Turkey Sandwich. Made with turkey, white wine and lemon juice. Get ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.
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- ½ large white onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons dijon mustard, divided
- fine sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lb leftover turkey, chopped into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
- 8 slices swiss cheese
- 1 small head little gem lettuce, leaves separated, cleaned, and dried
- 8 slices pullman loaf, or white bread
How to make Leftover Turkey Sandwich
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- Preparation / waiting Step 1
- 10 minutes
- 01
In a medium bowl, stir together the onion, vinegar, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of the mustard. Season with salt and pepper and set aside for 10 minutes.
- 02
Begin to add the olive oil drop by drop, whisking constantly, until the mixture is emulsified. Add the dill and stir to combine.
- 03
Transfer 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to another medium bowl and whisk the sour cream into the remaining vinaigrette. Add the chopped turkey and mix to combine.
- 04
Gently toss the lettuce leaves in the reserved dressing.
- 05
Spread four slices of the bread with ½ teaspoon mustard each.
- 06
Divide the turkey between all four slices and top with the sliced cheese, dressed lettuce leaves, and the remaining bread slices.
Cooking & storage
Check the thickest part of each piece with a food thermometer, away from bone. Poultry pieces should reach 74°C (165°F). Colour alone does not establish doneness. Health Canada cooking temperatures
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