As a kid, I cherished trips to a local café where my mom and I indulged in towering club sandwiches. Those sandwiches were a delightful sight, stacked high and sliced into charming triangles, held together by colorful toothpicks.
The real treat was the flavorful combination of toasted wheat bread slathered in mayo, layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, savory turkey, and crunchy bacon.
Now, as an adult, the club sandwich brings back warm memories, embodying comfort food at its best. After a long day of work trips, nothing beats returning to my hotel, swapping heels for a cozy robe, and ordering room service. A club sandwich with fries feels like a well-deserved treat, especially with a glass of sauvignon blanc or a warm chocolate chip cookie.
This season is ideal for reviving this classic dish, perfect for game days, Oscars parties, or simply enjoying a cozy night with friends. We adore interactive dinner parties, and today we're excited to share a California Club Sandwich Board that allows everyone to customize their sandwiches with their favorite ingredients, packed with even more veggies and flavors than the traditional version.
Introducing the California Club Sandwich Board.
Let's touch on clean ingredients for a moment. Since becoming a parent, I'm much more mindful of the snacks and quick lunches we have on hand. There's a lot of snacking involved when little ones are around! I often find myself conflicted about lunch meats, as turkey sandwiches or BLTs are quick and delicious meals. However, concerns about nitrates and antibiotics have led me to limit processed meats in our fridge. That's where the natural and organic deli options come in. They're crafted without artificial ingredients and antibiotics, providing flavors you won't find in your typical deli.
Preparing for a party has never been simpler: just cook the bacon, toast the bread, and lay everything out on a large cutting board for guests to assemble their sandwiches. Remember, it's got to be a double-decker, and don't forget that toothpick!
Check out the recipe below, and I'd love to hear your thoughts if you give this a try!
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Units Scale- 6 slices of multigrain bread, toasted
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 head of romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 mini cucumber, sliced
- sunflower sprouts
- pickled red onion
- Natural roasted turkey breast
- Natural smoked uncured bacon
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl to create the pesto mayo.
- Arrange all the ingredients on a large cutting board, allowing guests to build their own club sandwiches.
- To assemble, place one slice of toasted bread, spread with pesto mayo, and layer with veggies, turkey, and bacon. Add another slice of bread, more mayo, veggies, turkey, and bacon, then top with a final slice of bread. Secure with a toothpick and enjoy!
