Turkey Sandwich with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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This is the first recipe I created on my own. The pineapple brightens the flavor of the turkey mixture. Feel free to use rolls in place of the French bread. —Andrea Boyer, Lenore, Idaho

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Turkey Sandwich with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 15 40

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1 pound thinly sliced cooked turkey
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
AIOLI:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, tomatoes, onion and cilantro; set aside.
Cut bread in half horizontally; place cut sides up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until toasted; remove top half from pan. Layer bottom half with turkey and cheese. Bake 10-13 minutes longer or until turkey is heated through and cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, combine the aioli ingredients in a small bowl. Carefully spread over cheese; top with salsa. Replace bread top; cut into six slices. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 666 calories, 33 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 848 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey Sandwich with Pineapple Salsa in Taste of Home November 2011, p73