Turkey Rachel Sandwich with Slaw and Russian Dressing

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Ingredients

  • For the Coleslaw:
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp each fresh lemon juice, prepared yellow mustard, and sugar
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill
  • 1 bag shredded cabbage (10 oz)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Dressing:
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup each sour cream and ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp each fresh lemon juice, grated onion, and prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp each Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce
  • For the Sandwiches:
  • 8 slices marble rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 12 oz sliced cooked turkey or chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

For the Coleslaw: Whisk together vinegar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and dill. Stir in cabbage; season with salt and pepper.

For the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, onion, horseradish, Worcestershire, and Tabasco; season with salt and pepper.

Preheat double burner griddle or grill pan over medium. Spread heaping 1 Tbsp dressing on each bread slice, then top with a slice of cheese. Place heaping 1/2 cup slaw on 4 cheese slices; top with 3 oz turkey and remaining 4 slices of bread, dressing side down. Melt butter on griddle; add sandwiches and grill until cheese melts, 3-4 minutes per side.