Turkey Salad Sandwich

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups diced roast turkey (a mixture of white and dark meat)
• 1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves or parsley
• 1/2 cup diced peeled green apple, such as Granny Smith or Mutsu
• 1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 thin slices rustic bread, toasted
• Seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced, and watercress, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and pepper. In another bowl, mix together turkey, celery and leaves, apple, raisins, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture.
Spread each bread slice with about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Top with turkey salad, dividing evenly. Garnish with cucumber and watercress.