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Cashew Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Creamy Cashew Turkey Salad Sandwiches Ready in 15 Minutes

Delight in Cashew Turkey Salad Sandwiches, perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Mixture
  • 0.5 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt for a lower-calorie option
  • 0.25 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt can be replaced with additional mayonnaise if desired
  • 2 pieces green onion substitute with chives for a milder taste
  • to taste salt enhances overall flavor
  • to taste pepper freshly ground is preferred for better flavor
  • 2 cups cooked turkey breast use any leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken as a substitute
  • 1 cup celery substitute with diced cucumber for a different texture
  • 0.5 cup dried apricots other dried fruits like cranberries may be used
  • 0.5 cup unsalted cashews swap with almonds or walnuts if desired
For the Sandwich
  • 6 slices pumpernickel bread use whole-grain or gluten-free bread for alternatives
  • 1 cup lettuce leaves spinach or arugula can be used instead

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup reduced-fat plain yogurt, 2 chopped green onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir these together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add 2 cups of cubed cooked turkey breast, 1 cup of thinly sliced celery, ½ cup of chopped dried apricots, and ½ cup of chopped unsalted cashews to the bowl. Gently stir the ingredients together until they are evenly coated.
  3. Take 6 slices of pumpernickel bread and arrange them on a clean surface. Layer fresh lettuce leaves on half of the bread slices, then generously spoon the turkey salad mixture over each lettuce-covered slice.
  4. Cover the turkey salad with the remaining slices of pumpernickel bread. Press down gently to adhere the layers together. For an appealing presentation, cut each sandwich in half diagonally.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the turkey salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

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