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Thanksgiving Leftovers: The Classic Turkey Sandwich

With back-to-basics en vogue this season, we’re paying homage to that free-range, farm-raised turkey you lovingly roasted, with a simple, honest, classic turkey sandwich and homemade tarragon mayonnaise. It’s good; it’s quick; it’s healthy; and it’s better than the anything-goes, turkey surprise your neighbor is probably cooking right now.

Classic Turkey Sandwich with Tarragon Mayonnaise

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 egg yolks

1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Canola or sunflower oil

1 small garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

8 slices wheat bread

8 slices turkey breast

4 ribs Romaine lettuce

4 slices Havarti

1 apple or pear, sliced thin, divided

Directions:

1.     In a medium bowl whisk egg yolks and mustard. Add lemon juice; stream in oil while whisking until mixture is desired consistency, about 1 cup. Stir in garlic and tarragon; season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2.     Slather two slices of the bread with the tarragon mayonnaise; set aside. On one of the slices of bread, top with two slices of the turkey, 1 rib of the lettuce, 1 slice of Havarti and 2 slices of apple. Top apple with the remaining slice of slathered bread (mayonnaise side facing the apple). Repeat for 3 additional sandwiches. Serve immediately.