It’s summer sandwich season! With all the upcoming picnics, backyard BBQs, and casual dinners, I’m always looking for easy-to-make sandwiches, either hot or chilled! Growing up, turkey sandwiches were my go-to lunch year-round. Not going to lie, I was a pro at making them and had a few variations down to a T. My favorite was probably the most simple, toasted sesame seed bagel, melted Munster cheese, and turkey. I’d throw each half under the broiler to melt the cheese and warm the turkey. It might have been simple, but I remember it being pretty delicious. Today’s turkey sandwich has a little more happening, but it brings back lots of childhood memories. For the sandwich, you’re going to need Caesar dressing, basil pesto, ciabatta, deli-cut turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, and greens. There are also some pickles in here too!
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Step 1: make the Caesar pesto dressing If you’re using store-bought Caesar dressing, then there are just two ingredients – basil pesto and Caesar dressing. Supers simple and easy. You can also make my homemade Caesar dressing, which I provided in the recipe! Either option is great! Step 2: toast the bread I like to lightly toast the bread in the oven for 5-8 minutes at 400° F. I find this makes the ciabatta taste even yummier. Step 3: assemble Now all you do here is layer! I do a thick spread of the Caesar pesto dressing. Then the cheese. I use both Gouda and Havarti, but you can easily use one or the other. I prefer Gouda! Now add lots of smashed avocado. Give the avocado a light smash, then season with salt. Next comes the turkey. I used our favorite thinly sliced organic turkey from Whole Foods. Use what your family enjoys. You can also use grilled chicken. Finish the sandwich with crispy bacon, shredded lettuce, and pickles. I also like to add some sliced peperoncini too. Then another slather of the Caesar pesto dressing. So many yummy layers! Slice, and enjoy! I love this sandwich so much. It will be fun for family dinners spent outside or serving up at summer parties. It’s one of those recipes that’s the first to disappear! Looking for other Summer sandwich recipes? Here are some favorites: Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich with Lemon Thyme Honey Mustard Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese Marinated Veggie Cheese Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Lastly, if you make this Picnic Style Pesto Turkey and Avocado Bacon Sandwich, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
