Turkey Cucumber Dill Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these Turkey Cucumber Dill Sandwiches, a refreshing and flavorful twist on a classic deli favorite. Perfectly balancing creamy and crisp textures, this recipe features tender slices of deli turkey layered with cool cucumber rounds, leafy butter lettuce, and a tangy dill-infused cream cheese spread. A hint of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of black pepper enhance the aromatic dill, creating a vibrant flavor profile everyone will love. Nestled between hearty whole-grain bread, these sandwiches are quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, making them ideal for busy weekdays, picnics, or elegant tea parties. Serve them fresh or chilled for a light yet satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices sliced deli turkey
- 1 medium cucumber
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread
- 4 leaves butter lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all fresh produce, including the cucumber and dill.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, approximately 1/8-inch thick, and set aside.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
Step 4
Spread a generous layer of the dill cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
Step 5
Place a butter lettuce leaf on top of the cream cheese layer on 4 of the bread slices.
Step 6
Lay 2 slices of deli turkey evenly atop the lettuce on each of the 4 prepared slices.
Step 7
Arrange a layer of thinly sliced cucumber rounds over the turkey, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Step 8
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, pressing gently to secure.
Step 9
Using a sharp knife, cut each sandwich diagonally into two triangles or into quarters if serving as tea sandwiches.
Step 10
Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 hours to keep the sandwiches fresh before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 856.9 grams (856.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1358 |
| Total Fat 36.90g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 15.40g | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g | |
| Cholesterol 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium 5313mg | 231% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.80g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.40g | 62% |
| Total Sugars 37.90g | |
| Protein 89.30g | 179% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 542mg | 42% |
| Iron 12mg | 68% |
| Potassium 1649mg | 35% |
Source of Calories