Pesto Turkey & White Cheddar Sandwich

Turkey, white cheddar, pesto, lettuce and tomato make a flavorful no-cook sandwich that feels a little more finished than plain deli meat and bread.

Pesto brings most of the seasoning, so no extra condiment is necessary.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: None

Helpful For

High Protein, Quick Lunch, No-Cook

May Help If You’re Feeling

wanting a more flavorful turkey sandwich, needing lunch fast, packing a cold meal

Directions

1. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over one slice of whole-grain bread.
2. Layer on 3 oz sliced turkey, 1 oz white cheddar, lettuce and tomato.
3. Top with the second bread slice, press gently and cut in half.

Serving Suggestions

Storage

Best assembled the same day. Keep turkey and cheese refrigerated.

Safety Note

Pesto commonly contains tree nuts and cheese; check the label for allergens.

Variations

No-Nut Pesto

Use a nut-free pesto when needed.

Nutrition assumes two slices whole-grain bread, 3 oz deli turkey, 1 oz white cheddar, 1 tbsp pesto, lettuce and tomato.

Servings

1

Serving Size

1 sandwich

Estimated Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 460, Total Fat: 23 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Trans Fat: approximately 0 g, Cholesterol: 70 mg, Sodium: 1050 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 33 g, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 32 g, Vitamin D: 0.2 mcg, Calcium: 300 mg, Iron: 2.5 mg, Potassium: 500 mg

💚 Feed Me Food® Note: One flavorful spread can change the whole sandwich. Pesto earns its place here.