Bacon and Avocado-Infused Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

 

With 900-calorie turkey sandwiches on the menus of America's eateries, you need as many low-cost, tasty alternatives as you can find. This is the perfect turkey sandwich, strewn with cranberry sauce, creamy avocado, and a touch of crispy bacon. Making your own will save you about 500 calories.

 

YOU'LL NEED

1⁄4 cup whipped cream cheese

1⁄4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

4 cups mixed greens or torn romaine

1 loaf focaccia or ciabatta, halved lengthwise and toasted

1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced

1 lb turkey (Either sliced deli turkey or leftover chopped roasted turkey.

8 strips cooked bacon

 

HOW TO DO IT

Combine the cream cheese and cranberries until the mixture is evenly pink.

Spread the lettuce over the bottom half of the bread.

 

Add the avocado, turkey, and bacon on top.

 

Spread the cranberry cream cheese on top of the bread, then top with the sandwich and cut into individual portions.