Healthy Recipes Main Dish Sandwich The Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich 5.0 (2) 1 Review This turkey-avocado sandwich is the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Packed with leftover turkey, bacon, cranberry sauce and more, this sandwich is sure to satisfy. If you really want to do this sandwich up, chef Hugh Acheson suggests searing a slice of stuffing or bread pudding until it's nice and crispy and putting it between the turkey and avocado. By Hugh Acheson Hugh Acheson Hugh Acheson is a James Beard Award–winning Canadian chef and television personality based in Georgia. Hugh began working in kitchens as a dishwasher at the age of 15 and studied under Rob MacDonald, Mike Fennelly and Gary Danko. Hugh’s restaurants include Five & Ten, The National, Empire State South, The Florence, Ovide and By George. His cookbooks include A New Turn in the South, The Chef and the Slow Cooker, The Broad Fork and Pick a Pickle. He has been a regular judge on Top Chef and competed in Top Chef Masters, and he was an Iron Chef on Iron Chef Canada. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 1 sandwich Nutrition Profile: Low-Sodium Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, rosemary and/or thyme ½ teaspoon pure maple syrup 2 slices crusty whole-wheat bread, toasted 1 tablespoon cold turkey gravy 1 slice smoked Gouda cheese ¼ avocado, sliced 3 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey breast 2 strips cooked bacon ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce Directions Combine mayonnaise, mustard, herbs and maple syrup in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on 1 slice of bread. Spread gravy over the mayonnaise and top with cheese, avocado, turkey and bacon. Toss lettuce with oil, vinegar and pepper and arrange on top of the bacon. Spread cranberry sauce on the remaining slice of bread and place on top of the sandwich. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2019 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 340 Calories 19g Fat 21g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1/2 sandwich Calories 340 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 7g Added Sugars 5g 10% Protein 22g 44% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 54mg 18% Vitamin A 191IU 4% Vitamin C 3mg 4% Folate 44mcg 11% Sodium 464mg 20% Calcium 111mg 9% Iron 1mg 8% Magnesium 50mg 12% Potassium 397mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.