Avocado Turkey Focaccia Sandwich with Spicy Mayo and Watermelon Sticks
I had my good friend, Edie, over yesterday and I wanted to make us a fancy lunch so while at the market, I saw that they had a Cheddar Parmesan Focaccia and decided to go for a sandwich. Then the ideas just kept coming so this is what I came up with. It's honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had!
I started with the focaccia bread. It's super huge so in total it can make 4 large sandwiches to 6 medium sandwiches. I picked it up from Ralph's but I know several grocery stores make their own in their bakeries so I'm sure you can get it almost anywhere.
Next, I made the spicy mayo. These are the ingredients above that I mixed for the spread. You just mix in 1/4 mayo, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon habanero and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Spread the mayo over the bread, I make sure the bread is wet without overdoing it, it IS mayo after all and your stomach loves it more than your heart and arteries do. Plus, you'll be putting a little more in later.
Add your sandwich favorites. I love spinach with focaccia so I added that, plus vine ripened tomatoes, red onions, pepper and salt. Use salt very sparingly as the meat and bread already have a good saltiness to them.
Then add the turkey, and avocado. I add a little more of the mayo spread on the turkey for more flavor. Carefully top the sandwich. It's much easier to place the turkey side on top unless you want a salad with a side of bread. Then go ahead... hope you aren't wearing white.
Lastly, serve with a side of fruit. I love sweet seedless watermelon cut into sticks. It's easy to eat and compliments the sandwich very well. Lastly, enjoy!
