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Constructed Turkey Over Italy Sandwich with pesto mayo, turkey, lettuce, oregano and peperoncini.
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Turkey Over Italy Sandwich

They make this Turkey Over Italy Sandwich at my favorite deli in Boise called Deli George. It has turkey, provolone, and pesto mayo on focaccia bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Sandwich
Servings: 6
Calories: 624kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf focaccia bread, cut into 8 wedges (like a pie)
  • 1 pound smoked deli turkey get some good stuff, I like to get mine sliced thin fresh from the deli
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
  • red wine vinegar, to taste
  • oregano to taste

Pesto Mayo

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup pesto

Instructions

  • Mix together the mayonnaise and pesto in a small bowl. Set aside.
    Bowl with pesto mayo. Spatula on the side.
  • Toss shredded lettuce with red wine vinegar and a pinch of oregano. Set aside. Cut open the focaccia bread wedges.
    Cutting board with sliced focaccia bread.
  • Layer each slice with the pesto mayo.
    Spreading pesto mayo with a knife on focaccia bread.
  • Layer each sandwich with turkey, provolone cheese, sliced pepperoncini, and shredded lettuce.
    Peperoncini on Turkey Sandwich.
  • Top with the other slice of focaccia bread.
    Cutting board with whole Turkey Over Italy Sandwich.

Notes

This sandwich is perfect as is, but if you are looking to add more or don't have some of these ingredients on hand, try some other toppings. 
  • tomatoes
  • thinly sliced red onions
  • banana peppers
  • spinach
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese 
  • salt and pepper
  •  

Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1777mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg