This Roasted Turkey Avocado BLT takes typical BLT sandwiches to the next level with the addition of roasted turkey, avocado, red onion, and Sriracha aioli. It comes together quickly for a tasty lunch or dinner option with tons of flavor.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This turkey avocado BLT is inspired by the delicious Turkey BLAT found at Tatte Bakery & Cafe, which is located in Massachusetts and DC. After moving from Boston, I knew we had to recreate this favorite sandwich of ours for a Tatte Turkey BLAT Copycat recipe. If you ever find yourself in Boston or DC, make sure you plan a stop to Tatte to give this sandwich and their amazing pastries a try!
We think you'll love how flavorful this turkey avocado sandwich is, but also how quick and easy it is to pull together. We also appreciate that it doesn't require specific ingredients that are difficult to find. If you've been looking for inspiration for fast and tasty lunch ideas, this sandwich is great choice to add to your list of easy recipes.
Ingredient Notes
- Fresh multigrain or whole grain bread or sourdough - while you can use regular sandwich bread for this sandwich, we recommend using a fresh multigrain, whole grain, or sourdough bread. If you have a local bakery or farmer's market that sells fresh bread, that would be a great option. If you are looking for a similar option at the grocery store, choose something from the bakery section. A ciabatta roll would also be great. We recommend to toast the bread before assembling the sandwich to prevent it from getting soggy.
- Roasted turkey breast - we love going to the deli counter at the grocery store to select freshly sliced turkey. We recommend asking for it to be thinly sliced or shaved. You can also choose a pre-sliced turkey from the refrigerated section. Boars Head is our favorite brand.
- Bacon - crispy bacon is a must when it comes to a BLT! We love to cook our bacon in the air fryer to help it get extra crispy, but you can cook it in the oven, on the stove, or in the microwave depending on your preference.
- Avocado - avocado is a great addition to BLT sandwiches. We recommend to smash the avocado onto one slice of bread or cut into very thin slices.
- Romaine lettuce - you will just need a few leaves of lettuce to add to your BLT. We love the crispness and crunchiness the lettuce adds!
- Tomato slices - you can choose your favorite tomatoes for these sandwiches. If you have a vegetable garden with tomatoes, this would be a great way to use them! We recommend to slice them thinly to help prevent everything from sliding out of the sandwich.
- Red onion - you will just need a few slices of thinly sliced red onion. We recommend slicing them thinly for the same reason as mentioned above, but to also help prevent the red onion flavor from being too overpowering.
- Salt and pepper - just a sprinkle of salt and pepper ties it all together!
- Sriracha aioli - we know making this Sriracha aioli is an extra step, but we promise it comes together quickly and makes a world of difference for this sandwich! You will need mayonnaise (feel free to choose real mayonnaise, light mayonnaise, or mayonnaise made with olive oil or avocado oil—any of these options will be great!), Sriracha, minced garlic, and lime juice. Chosen Foods has an avocado mayo we like. If you’re not a fan of mayo, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a dash of sriracha, and salt to the mashed avocado mixture.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
- An oven or toaster to toast the bread
- An oven, air fryer, pan and stove, or microwave to cook the bacon
- Knives and cutting boards
- Measuring cups and spoons
- A small bowl
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Start by preparing the Sriracha aioli. Measure out the mayo, Sriracha, minced garlic, and lime juice and place them into a small bowl. Mix with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2: Next, prepare and cook the bacon using your method of preference (oven, air fryer, microwave, or stove top).
Step 3: Toast the slices of bread and slice the tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and prepare the lettuce.
Step 4: Assemble the sandwich. Spread the Sriracha aioli on one (or both) slices of bread depending on preference. Smash the avocado on one piece of bread and layer the turkey and bacon on top. On the other slice of bread layer the tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper and bring both sides together. Cut the sandwich in half. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- A full sandwich is always going to be messy, but we do have a few tips to help make it a little bit easier to prepare and eat! First, toast the bread to prevent it from becoming soggy when adding the Sriracha aioli and tomatoes. Second, we recommend smashing the avocado on one side of the sandwich. Thin slices of avocado will work as well, but they are more likely to slip out when taking a bite. Lastly, we recommend cutting the tomato and red onion into thin slices to help them not slide around as much when taking a bite.
- If you aren't a big fan of mayo, know that the Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice help it to not taste too much like mayo. However, if you're still hesitant consider using an avocado oil or olive oil mayo such as this Chosen Foods mayo or simply add a fresh squeeze of lime and a dash of sriracha or salt to your mashed avocado.
FAQ
Yes, this is definitely an option! You can prepare the toppings ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. We recommend toasting the bread and adding the avocado and Sriracha aioli the day of to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
This sandwich can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with the choice of gluten-free and/or dairy-free bread. It is not vegan or vegetarian.
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Roasted Turkey Avocado BLT
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 2 slices fresh multigrain or sourdough bread
- 3 oz roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced/shaved
- ⅓-1/2 of an avocado
- 2 slices of cooked bacon
- 1-2 romaine lettuce leaves
- 2-3 thin tomato slices
- Thinly sliced red onion
For the Sriracha Aioli
- ½ cup mayo
- 1-2 tablespoon Sriracha, depending on preference
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the Sriracha aioli. Measure out the mayo, Sriracha, minced garlic, and lime juice and place them into a small bowl. Mix with a fork until well combined. Set aside. This recipe will make a batch to use on multiple sandwiches. (If you’re not a fan of mayo, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a dash of sriracha, and salt to the mashed avocado in the later steps).
- Next, prepare and cook the bacon using your method of preference (oven, air fryer, microwave, or stove top).
- Toast the slices of bread and slice the tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and prepare the lettuce.
- Assemble the sandwich. Spread the Sriracha aioli on one (or both) slices of bread depending on preference. Smash the avocado on one piece of bread and layer the turkey and bacon on top. On the other slice of bread layer the tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper and bring both sides together. Cut the sandwich in half. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you aren't a big fan of mayo, know that the Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice help it to not taste too much like mayo. However, if you're still hesitant consider using an avocado oil or olive oil mayo such as this Chosen Foods mayo or simply add a fresh squeeze of lime and a dash of sriracha or salt to your mashed avocado.
- This sandwich can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with the choice of gluten-free and/or dairy-free bread. It is not vegan or vegetarian.
NUTRITION
The nutrition information for this recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Turkey Avocado BLT" and "BWB Sriracha Aioli." Please note the nutrition label listed here is for the sandwich with two pieces of sourdough bread and aioli made with light mayo.
The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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