Turkey and Avocado
Sandwich Recipes

Whether it’s for you or for your kids, finding ways to add variety to daily brown-bag lunches can stretch your creativity. The good news is you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Adding new toppings to filling and nutritious classics, such as turkey and avocado sandwiches, can offer an easy way to change up the flavor and texture of your family’s daily lunches.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends kids and adults eat foods that are nutrient-dense and minimize foods sugar and saturated fat. Check and check for avocados, which contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals that fuel normal growth and development. One serving of avocado (1/3 of a medium avocado) contains 6g of “good” fat and 3g of fiber, which keeps us feeling full throughout the day.

Mashed avocados are also easy to spread onto sandwiches and can act as a substitute for condiments that are often high in sugar and/or saturated (“bad”) fat. Pair avocado with protein-filled turkey, and you’ve got a power-packed lunch!

Try these turkey and avocado sandwich recipes next time you’d like to mix up your midday meal.

Classic and Creative Turkey and Avocado Sandwich Recipes

Avocado, Turkey, Cranberry, and Grilled Brie Sandwich

This sandwich combines tart cranberry sauce with creamy avocado in a simple lunch option that’s reminiscent of a Thanksgiving meal. The brie cheese adds a buttery flavor and texture that is delicious and indulgent.

Pepper and Turkey Sandwich

Three peppers and three cheeses meld beautifully in this turkey and avocado sandwich. Cayenne, jalapeño, and red bell pepper add heat and crunch, while cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and cheddar contribute a creamy texture that compliments the sliced avocado.

Turkey, Tomato, and Dry Arugula Sandwich

Take your tastebuds on a Mediterranean escape with this turkey and avocado sandwich featuring gouda, small dried tomatoes, and arugula. Mash your avocado for a healthier, savory spread, or keep it simple and stack sliced avocado between toppings.

Hatch Green Chile and Turkey Grilled Cheese

Looking to spice up your lunch? Try this spicy take on a classic grilled cheese for an easy lunch you can reheat on the go. Creamy gouda, mozzarella, and avocado balance the heat from the hatch chiles for a combo that is totally irresistible.

Unique Twists on Traditional Sandwiches

Whether you’re looking for a low-carb alternative to bread or simply want to shake up the lunchtime routine, these innovative adaptions are tasty substitutes for bread in your turkey and avocado sandwiches.

Avocado and Turkey on Cucumber Boats

You can make virtually any sandwich into a cucumber boat by replacing the bread with hollowed-out cucumber halves. This recipe combines avocado, yogurt, and Dijon mustard in a savory spread, while Swiss cheese, tomato, and radish provide complementary turkey toppings.

Avocado Turkey Lettuce Cups

Lettuce wraps originate from China, where they are known as “san choy bow.” It’s sort of like eating a handheld salad, where the lettuce acts like a taco shell. This recipe uses a mixture of ground turkey, diced avocado, and other veggies in addition to brown rice.

Soft Tacos with Turkey and Avocado

This recipe folds all your favorite foods into one neat handheld. Complete with sliced turkey, decadent bits of avocado, and fresh tomato, this taco is full of the good stuff that will keep you satisfied and satiated. If you’re gluten-free, opt for corn tortillas. Pro tip: When packing this taco in a lunchbox, keep the ingredients separate to prevent sogginess.

Preparation Tips for Turkey and Avocado Sandwich Recipes

While some sandwiches may call for a slightly firmer avocado, so they keep their sliced shape, you need perfectly ripe avocados to make a sandwich spread. How can you tell? It’s simple: give it a little squeeze. Avocados that yield to gentle pressure without feeling mushy are ready for action.

The type of turkey you use is really up to personal preference. There are all kinds of flavors out there, such as herb-roasted or honey-smoked — the world is your oyster (or should we say, sandwich?)! If you can, opt for turkey sliced fresh at a deli counter, as those options usually have fewer preservatives than prepackaged meats. You’ll also have control over the thickness of your turkey slices, ranging from super-thin (great for club sandwiches) to thick.

Turkey and Avocado Takeover

Whether you opt for a turkey sandwich with chiles, cranberry spread, or cheese, avocado is sure to offer the perfect creamy complement. Store any avocado leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge so you can try more than one of these turkey and avocado sandwich recipes.

Once you master these five recipes, visit our avocado recipe page for more turkey and avocado sandwich recipes to help you and your family add variety to your mealtimes.