Copycat Panera Turkey Apple Sandwich
Made with sliced turkey, sweet apples, dressed mixed greens, and sharp cheddar cheese this Turkey Apple Sandwich is reminiscent of Panera's seasonal roasted turkey sandwich. It is tangy, sweet, tart, savory, and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped kale leaves
- ½ cup broccoli slaw
- 1 tablespoon poppy seed dressing
- 8 slices cranberry walnut bread or whole grain bread of your choice
- 8 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1 large gala apple thinly sliced (or other sweet apple)
- 8-10 ounces sliced roasted turkey breast or deli turkey
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl combine ½ cup broccoli slaw, ½ cup chopped kale, and 1 tablespoon of poppy seed dressing. Toss well to combine.
- To assemble the turkey sandwiches, place a slice of cheddar cheese on 4 slices of the bread. Top the cheese with a thin layer of the slaw mixture, followed sliced turkey, sliced apples, and an additional slice of cheese. Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Note on Kale/Broccoli Slaw Mix: Sometimes, I use all broccoli slaw, sometimes I use all kale, and sometimes I take a shortcut and use a bagged Sweet Kale Salad which includes both.
Poppy Seed Dressing: Use your favorite store-bought or homemade poppy seed dressing. If you opt to use a bag of Sweet Kale Salad for the greens, use the dressing included in the salad kit.
Add Red Onions: While not original to the Panera Turkey Sandwich, sliced red onions add a nice sharp flavor to the sandwich and pair well with the sweet apples.
Try it with Honey Mustard: If you aren't a fan of poppy seed dressing, dress this sandwich with honey mustard, which will add just the right sweet and tangy flavor to the overall sandwich.
Mix up the Greens: Skip the broccoli slaw and kale combination and use green or red leaf lettuce.
Try it with Ham: Use ham in place of the turkey. It will be delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 2.5mg
