Open-Faced Turkey Pita Sandwich

Open-Faced Turkey Pita Sandwich

1 sandwich

Serving Size

20 mins.

Prep Time

35 mins.

Total Time

This dish is full of flavor, from a rich goat cheese spread to zesty jardiniera on the side. It makes a delicious addition to lunch menus and more. Serve with a soup or salad for a combo special, or test it out on the happy hour menu with a pale ale pairing suggestion.

Ingredients

Open-Faced Turkey Pita Sandwich

Yield: 2 sandwiches

2 ea.

4-inch pita breads (not the pocket type)

3 oz.

Basil Pesto Goat Cheese

2 slice(s)

Tomato (¼-inch thick), seasoned with salt and pepper

¾ oz.

Arugula salad, lightly tossed with Lemon Vinaigrette

2 ea.

Large green olives, stuffed with pimentos and skewered with a bamboo skewer

6 oz.

Jardiniera

Directions

  1. 1. Warm the pita breads.
  2. 2. Spread the Basil Pesto Goat Cheese evenly over each of the warm pitas.
  3. 3. Arrange one slice of tomato over the cheese on each pita.
  4. 4. Arrange the arugula salad with Lemon Vinaigrette evenly over each tomato slice.
  5. 5. Arrange 3 ounces of sliced turkey over the arugula.
  6. 6. Place the olive skewer into the turkey of each pita.
  7. 7. Serve with a side of Jardiniera (3 ounces).

Ingredients

Basil Pesto Goat Cheese

Yield: 16 oz.

4 oz.

Basil pesto

1 tsp.

White Worcestershire sauce

4 oz.

Goat cheese

Directions

  1. 1. Combine the basil pesto and white Worcestershire sauce with the goat cheese and blend well.
  2. 2. Place into a covered container with a label and date.
  3. 3. The cheese is best if refrigerated for at least 2–3 hours before use.

Ingredients

Lemon Vinaigrette

Yield: 2 ½ cups

6 oz.

Fresh lemon juice

2 oz.

White balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp.

Lemon zest

1 tbsp.

Sugar

¼ tsp.

Salt

⅛ tsp.

Black pepper

12 oz.

Extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. 1. Blend the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, sugar, salt and pepper with a wire whisk. Allow the mixture to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Slowly incorporate the olive oil with a wire whisk.
  3. 3. Chill for one hour before using.

Ingredients

Jardiniera

3 cup(s)

Red wine vinegar

1 cup(s)

Canola oil

1 cup(s)

Water

4 tsp.

Sea salt

2 tsp.

Oregano (dry leaves)

8 tbsp.

Sugar

1 tsp.

Black pepper

1 head(s)

Cauliflower, sliced in small pieces

4 ea.

Carrots, peeled and sliced thin

4 rib(s)

Celery, sliced thin

2 ea.

Green peppers, cut into 1-inch slices and julienned thin

4 tbsp.

Capers

8 oz.

Pimentos, julienned

6 oz.

Green pitted olives

6 oz.

Kalamata olives

¾ cup(s)

Fresh Italian parsley, chopped

1 cup(s)

Artichoke hearts, chopped

½ cup(s)

Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

¾ cup(s)

Pepperoncini, chopped

1 cup(s)

Olive oil

Directions

  1. 1. Bring the vinegar, canola oil, water and seasonings to a boil. Then add the cauliflower, carrots, celery and green peppers, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Remove from the heat and cool to 90°F. Then add the remaining ingredients.
  3. 3. Chill to 40°F.
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