Savory Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich with Herb Mayo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Thinly sliced roasted turkey layered with tart cranberry sauce and fresh herb mayonnaise on whole grain bread for a flavorful lunch option. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs roasted turkey breast slices, whole grain sandwich bread, cranberry sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 oz roasted turkey breast slices
4 slices whole grain sandwich bread
3 tbsp cranberry sauce
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
4 lettuce leaves
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make herb mayo.
Step 2: Toast 4 slices of whole grain sandwich bread until golden and slightly crisp.
Step 3: Spread 1 tbsp herb mayo evenly on two slices of the toasted bread.
Step 4: Layer 3 oz roasted turkey breast slices evenly over the herb mayo on each slice.
Step 5: Spoon 1 1/2 tbsp cranberry sauce over the turkey on each sandwich.
Step 6: Top cranberry with 2 lettuce leaves per sandwich.
Step 7: Close sandwiches with remaining bread slices. Cut diagonally and serve.