Classic Turkey Sandwich
This classic turkey sandwich recipe is a deli-style lunch built on toasted whole-grain bread, thin-sliced roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and a swipe of herbed mayo. Ready in just 10 minutes, this ultimate turkey sandwich is the perfect quick lunch or Thanksgiving leftover sandwich upgrade.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
480

Ingredients
- 4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted
- 8 oz thin-sliced roasted turkey breast
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 leaves butter lettuce or green leaf
- 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 6 dill pickle chips
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Toast the bread until golden.
- 2
Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, and fresh dill in a small bowl.
- 3
Spread the herbed mayo generously on all 4 slices of toast.
- 4
Layer lettuce, tomato slices, red onion, and pickles on 2 slices.
- 5
Pile on the roasted turkey and top with Swiss cheese.
- 6
Season with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper.
- 7
Close with the remaining toast, press gently, and slice each classic turkey sandwich in half.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 480 calories
protein
36g
carbs
40g
fat
16g
fiber
5g
sugar
6g
sodium
980mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best turkey for a turkey sandwich?+
Freshly sliced, low-sodium roasted turkey breast from the deli counter delivers the best flavor and texture. Thanksgiving leftover turkey (thinly sliced) makes an especially juicy classic turkey sandwich.
What cheese pairs best with a turkey sandwich?+
Swiss is the classic, but provolone, sharp cheddar, or havarti also complement roasted turkey beautifully. For a lighter turkey sandwich, skip the cheese and add extra avocado.
How do I keep a turkey sandwich from getting soggy?+
Toast the bread, spread mayo edge-to-edge as a moisture barrier, and pat tomato slices dry with a paper towel. For meal prep turkey sandwiches, pack juicy ingredients separately.
What sides go with a classic turkey sandwich?+
Pair with our easy pasta salad, classic chicken soup, or a crisp Italian pasta salad for a satisfying lunch combo.

Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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