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The very best Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Turkey Sandwich. Crusty ciabatta bread sandwiched with homemade Caesar, basil pesto, provolone and Havarti cheese, and deli-cut turkey. The sandwich is then baked until toasted and melty, then topped with avocado and even more dressing. It’s every bit as DELICIOUS as it sounds, and it’s perfect for game day, too!
I don’t share many sandwich recipes, but when I do, I’m always very excited about them! This started out as something on a smaller scale, but then, as the idea grew in my head, it became this delicious dinner-style sandwich complete with melted cheese and the most delicious homemade Caesar dressing.
When I set out to make this, I knew I wanted to include sun-dried tomatoes. In the winter, I love using these in place of fresh tomatoes. I often find them even more delicious, too.
I’ve used them in countless recipes, from Italian pasta to creamy crockpot chicken to gnocchi. Sun-dried tomatoes really are one of my favorite ingredients.
I really love the combination of sun-dried tomatoes and basil, so pesto was another must-have for this recipe. Then turkey for protein, and the rest just fell into place.
I made a quick homemade creamy Caesar dressing with a tahini base, then layered everything together. It turned out so yummy!
Some Details
Step 1: make the dressing
You can easily buy the Caesar dressing from the store, but I love my homemade dressing so much more. It uses tahini (or try mayo) in place of raw eggs, so it’s much easier and quicker to make. And I think it tastes better, too!
Blend the tahini with lemon juice, dijon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese (the secret). Then add water to thin it out again. Yum.
Step 2: assemble
Begin assembling the sandwich. I use ciabatta bread, but fresh focaccia bread would be yummy too!
Slice the loaf in half lengthwise, then, working with the bottom piece first, spread on a bit of dressing and all of the basil pesto. Then layer with sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncini, deli-cut turkey, Havarti, and provolone cheese.
Step 3: bake
Once you have everything layered up on the bottom piece of bread, throw the pan in the oven to get the sandwich warm and the cheese melted.
When the cheese is melted, pull the pan out of the oven. Add the slices of avocado and broccoli sprouts, add the dressing, and finish with the top piece of bread. I like to bake for 5-10 minutes more to get the sandwich nice and toasty.
Step 4: enjoy warm and melty
Pull the sandwich out of the oven, then simply slice and serve. The sandwich is best when the cheese is warm and melty. Enjoy with your favorite chips – I feel like chips really round out the sandwich experience. Or maybe a side of healthy greens, or both!
I love all the colors, the flavors, and the ingredients hidden within this stacked-up veggie turkey cheese sandwich!! This one is fun! It would be great for playoff games and the upcoming Super Bowl!
Whenever you decide to serve this, it’s delicious. I could not love it more!
Looking for other winter recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Skillet White Pesto Marry Me Chicken and Orzo
Crockpot Spicy Queso Beef Chili
Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo
Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup
Lastly, if you make this Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Turkey 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!
Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Turkey Sandwich
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories Per Serving: 640 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini (or use mayo)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- salt and black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
Sandwich
- 1 loaf Ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 6-12 thin slices deli-style turkey
- 6 slices gouda or havarti cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli sprouts/microgreens
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or glass jar. Thin as needed with cold water (using up to 1/3 cup water). Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.2. To make the sandwich. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lay the bread, cut side up, on a cutting board. Working with the top piece of ciabatta, pull out some of the insides to create a space for the filling. Spread the Caesar dressing over the bottom piece of bread, then add the basil pesto. Now add the sun-dried tomatoes and sliced pepperoncini. Layer the cheese and turkey on top and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted. 3. Remove from the oven. Arrange the sliced avocado over the turkey. Add the sprouts, then drizzle with additional dressing. Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich. Bake another 5 minutes until toasted. 4. Remove from the oven. Slice into six sandwiches. Serve and enjoy!Â
This was delicious! I didn’t have microgreens and I used chicken instead of turkey. I had a long loaf so I may have put a little less meat and cheese than indicated so I couldn’t taste that too much, but the dressing was so good! I’m excited for my lunch tomorrow! I put the top of the ciabatta bread cut side down in the oven with the bottom and toppings. I baked for about 10 minutes and it was perfect! So I strayed a little from the directions, but it turned out really well!
Hey Kirthi,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing what worked well for you, so glad it was delish! xT
Absolutely fabulous – made it exactly as specified in recipe. The ceasar dressing is delicious!
Thanks a lot, Julie!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for your comment! Xx
In deed it is a masterpiece! I didn’t have all of the ingredients but I did have most of them and what I didn’t have I looked up du substitutes and I used a rotisserie chicken instead of turkey, radishes instead of sprouts because I could not find them! It was delicious!! Sauce was spot on!!
Hey Pam,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and appreciate you making it! Xx