Ultimate Turkish-Style Cucumber and Smoked Turkey Sandwich

Ingredients

- 4 slices of your choice of bread (e.g., ciabatta or rye), lightly toasted
- 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chive cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mixed sprouts
- 1/2 teaspoon Tajín seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dukkah
- 1 teaspoon Za'atar
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 dill pickle slices
- 4 slices smoked turkey
- 4 slices pepper turkey
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Start by toasting the bread lightly on a stove-top grill or skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the Persian cucumber, tomato, radishes, and dill pickles. Arrange your vegetables on a plate for easy assembly.

2. Mix the Cream Cheese:
- In a small bowl, combine the vegetable cream cheese and chive cream cheese. Mix in 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon of lime zest.

3. Assemble the Sandwich:
- Take one slice of the toasted bread and spread a generous amount of the seasoned cream cheese mixture on one side.
- Evenly layer the smoked turkey and pepper turkey slices on top of the cream cheese.
- Add slices of cucumber, tomato, and radish on top of the turkey.
- Sprinkle Tajín, Dukkah, and Za'atar over the vegetable layers for added spice and crunch.
- Add sprouts and dill pickle slices for extra freshness.

4. Finish with a Zesty Touch:
- Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice and lime juice over the assembled sandwich for a citrusy flavor.
- Top with the second slice of toasted bread, pressing gently to secure the layers.

5. Serve:
- Cut the sandwich into halves for ease of eating.
- Optional: Serve with a side of your favorite chips or a light salad to complete the meal.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Total Time

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Smoked turkey sandwich, Persian cucumber sandwich, gourmet lunch, vegetable cream cheese, quick lunch recipe, toasted sandwich, turkey and cucumber, za'atar recipe, Dukkah sandwich, summer lunch idea

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 920 calories

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