Turkey Banh Mi

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With its refreshing flavors, this sandwich -- a take on the Vietnamese banh mi -- is perfect the day after Thanksgiving. It combines turkey with spicy mayonnaise, fresh, crisp vegetables, and fragrant cilantro. Precise measurements aren't necessary; fill as you like.

Ingredients

  • Chilled cooked turkey

  • Mayonnaise

  • Asian chile sauce (such as our favorite, Huy Fong Sriracha)

  • Thinly sliced peeled cucumber

  • Grated carrot

  • Generous handful of fresh cilantro

  • Whole-wheat baguette

  • Jalapeno chiles, sliced, if desired

Directions

  1. Chop chilled cooked turkey, and mix with mayonnaise spiked with Asian chile sauce.

  2. Layer turkey with thinly sliced peeled cucumber, grated carrot, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro inside a whole-wheat baguette. Add more heat with sliced jalapeno chiles if desired.

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