Rustic Turkey and Apple Sandwich with Sage Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A hearty sandwich combining roasted turkey, crisp apples, and a sage-infused aioli on crusty bread, perfect for an office lunch or picnic. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, roasted turkey breast, sliced, Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 4 sourdough bread slices
• 6 oz roasted turkey breast, sliced
• 1 medium Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves and 1 tsp Dijon mustard; season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper to create the sage aioli.
2. Step 2: Lightly toast 4 slices of sourdough bread until golden and slightly crisp.
3. Step 3: Spread about 1 tbsp of the sage aioli evenly on two slices of the toasted bread.
4. Step 4: Layer 3 oz of sliced roasted turkey breast, half of the thinly sliced Granny Smith apple, and 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves on each of the two aioli-spread slices.
5. Step 5: Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, press gently, and slice diagonally to serve.