Northern-Inspired Crisp Rye Bread Sandwich with Smoked Turkey

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A rustic sandwich layered with smoked turkey and crisp rye bread, accented by a tangy mustard spread to evoke northern flavors. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, smoked turkey breast slices, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp mayonnaise until smooth to create the tangy spread.
  2. Step 2: Spread the mustard-mayo mixture evenly over one side of each of the 2 rye bread slices.
  3. Step 3: Layer 4 oz smoked turkey breast slices evenly on one bread slice over the spread.
  4. Step 4: Top the turkey with 2 lettuce leaves and 3 slices of tomato, then sprinkle lightly with 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Place the second rye bread slice on top, spread side down, pressing gently to assemble the sandwich.
  6. Step 6: Optional: Cut sandwich diagonally and serve immediately with your favorite side.

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