Turkey Watercress Club Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Turkey Watercress Club Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 pound turkey cutlets (each about 1/3 inch thick); 3/4 cup watercress leaves plus about 1 cup tender sprigs; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; twelve 1/2-inch slices brioche or challah, toasted lightly; 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp; 3 small tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

1
In a shallow dish whisk oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with pepper and garlic and add turkey.
2
Marinate turkey, turning once, 30 minutes.
3
Discard marinade.
4
Heat a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat until hot and grill turkey 3 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.
5
Cool turkey on a cutting board and cut into 4 portions.
6
In a small food processor or blender puree watercress leaves and mayonnaise until smooth and blend in remaining tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Spread watercress mayonnaise on 8 toast slices and top 4 with turkey and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Top turkey with 4 remaining mayonnaise-spread toasts, mayonnaise sides up, and top each portion with bacon, tomatoes, and watercress sprigs.
9
Top with remaining toasts.

865

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Watercress Club Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Watercress Club Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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