Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich

This Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches to make. It’s full of great flavor, and super easy to make!

A panini sandwich beats a plain one any day of the week, in my book.  But this Turkey Pesto Panini is the perfect summer sandwich. It’s a little nutty and salty from the pesto and cheese. And the delicious carmelization on the bread is heavenly. You’re going to love, love, love this recipe – trust me!

A great sandwich starts with great ingredients. I just adore making my own basil pesto at home. In the summer, when we grow our own basil, I almost always have a jar in the refrigerator. You can get my favorite recipe for Basil Pesto here.  You could also try my Tarragon Walnut Pesto for something different.

You can use a store-bought pesto, but in my humble opinion, it’s just not the same as homemade. As for the other ingredients, I enjoy fresh mozzarella and a slow roasted turkey.  You can get the turkey from the deli, but leftovers from a roasted turkey is phenomenal.  This is one of those cases where quality ingredients make a big difference in the sandwich itself.

Ingredients

• Sliced roasted turkey breast
• White or whole wheat ciabatta bread, sliced
• Fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto
• Tomato slices, optional
• Salt and Pepper, to taste
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat your panini press according instructions from the manufacturer.
2. To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the Basil Pesto.  Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey.  Top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices.  Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil.
3. Repeat for additional sandwiches.
4. To grill on the panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and and close.  Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown.  Serve hot.

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Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich

Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich

This Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches to make. It’s full of great flavor, and super easy to make!

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Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Italian-American

Keyword: Turkey Pesto Panini Sandwich

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Author: Ang Paris

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Equipment

• panini press

Ingredients

• Sliced roasted turkey breast
• White or whole wheat ciabatta bread sliced
• Fresh mozzarella sliced
• Store-bought or homemade Basil Pesto
• Tomato slices optional
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions

• Preheat your panini press according to instructions from the manufacturer.
• To make one sandwich, spread two slices of the bread with 1 tablespoon of the Basil Pesto. Next, layer on 2-3 slices of turkey. Top with mozzarella slices, and, if desired, tomato slices. Top with the second slice of bread. Gently brush the outside slices of bread with a little olive oil.
• Repeat for additional sandwiches.
• To grill on the panini press, add the sandwich to the preheated press and close. Cook 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.

Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.