Turkey Sandwich with Cucumber Slaw

Sandwiches are vastly underappreciated.

People don’t give turkey the credit it deserves.

And I’ve completely re-fallen in love with pickles and cucumbers.

Among all of the cookies, pies, and tarts that I’ve been making as of late, the savory goodness of a simple sandwich has been unfortunately neglected. I had forgotten just how yummy a few tasty ingredients between some slices of bread can be.

Okay, I’ll stop waxing poetic about a turkey sandwich.

The point is, it’s delicious. Especially thanks to a cool, crisp cucumber slaw, filled with mini pickles, capers, and Dijon mustard. It punches up the flavor and makes an ordinary sandwich rather exciting.

Well, as exciting as a sandwich can be.

I think I’ve been on break for too long.

Find the recipe at Real Simple.

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11 Comments

  1. blackbookkitchendiaries
    January 12, 2011 / 4:41 pm

    that is one gorgeous looking sandwich! yummy!

  2. Becky
    January 13, 2011 / 12:26 am

    Simplicity and yumminess…I like it ;). Delicious-looking sandwich Koci!

  3. MJ
    January 13, 2011 / 1:24 pm

    Well, My Tummy just said Yummy!!! hehehe…Ah!The Cheesey me!!

  4. Elisabeth
    January 13, 2011 / 3:17 pm

    Koci-Sandwiches are so underrated in food blogs…finally someone/you came up with a great idea for a yummy sandwich. I subscribe to Real Simple magazine, and love their simple recipes, and household tips.
    Great slaw recipe…thanks for sharing!

  5. mangiabella
    January 13, 2011 / 5:05 pm

    that slaw sounds like pure awesomeness!!!! and such lovely wholesome bread too 🙂 – never underestimate the wow factor of a sandwich I always say…..

  6. Anonymous
    January 13, 2011 / 6:37 pm

    You are absolutely right! After all the cookies and candy and heavy holiday foods, a good sandwich can totally hit the spot!

  7. Hester Casey - Alchemy
    January 13, 2011 / 6:53 pm

    There are two types of sandwich: There are the thinly filled, margarined, mean sandwiches made with nasty bread (bleaugh!) and there are the generous and thoughtful Koci version. Here's to honest-to-goodness simplicity.

  8. Koci
    January 14, 2011 / 4:29 am

    @blackbookkitchendiaries: Thanks!

    @Becky: Thank you!

    @Cardamom Hills: hehehe These definitely made my tummy say "yummy!" too. 😀

    @Elisabeth: Isn't Real Simple the greatest? I got another issue in the mail just the other day–always makes me smile.

    @Mangiabella: That slaw was quite yummy…although it has officially pushed me over the edge into a mini pickle addiction. 😀

    @Dana: My jeans are definitely thanking me for taking a break! Thanks! 🙂

    @Hester: Aww, thank you! 😀

  9. Jessica
    January 14, 2011 / 7:35 am

    Beautiful photos! And it sounds delicious too!

  10. Kristen (swanky dietitian)
    January 14, 2011 / 8:27 pm

    I agree that sandwiches are underappreciated. Come to think of it, it has been a while since I have made a sandwich. I have been in the habit of leftovers for lunch so much lately.
    This looks delish!!

  11. Unknown
    January 14, 2011 / 11:42 pm

    I love a simple turkey sandwich. Throw pickles into the mix and I'm all about it! Sounds like a great recipe and a satisfying lunch.