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Turkey Banh Mi

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This leftover turkey banh mi sandwich is tangy, crunchy, turkey sandwich heaven.

If you've got leftover turkey (or just want to buy some turkey to enjoy this sandwich), you will not be disappointed!

turkey banh mi on a grey plate

What is Banh Mi?

If you aren't familiar with banh mi - it simply means "bread" in Vietnamese. A banh mi sandwich is usually served in a baguette and includes pickled veggies, mayo, pork, and sometimes paté. 

If you're short on time, you could skip the whole pickling of the veggies thing, but I felt like that's what makes this a next-level sandwich. And definitely toast the bread - it only takes two minutes and it's 100% worth it. 

If you like these banh mi flavors, check out our banh mi bowl.

turkey banh mi ingredients

Turkey Banh Mi Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this sandwich.

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup shredded cucumber
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce (sriracha) 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • juice from one lime
  • 1 large baguette or 2 demi baguettes
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

How to Make this Sandwich

  1. Combine the vinegar, water, and sugar stir to dissolve the sugar. 
  2. Combine the carrot, cucumber, and cabbage in a medium bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the top. Let pickle for 25 to 30 minutes. 
  3. Heat oven to 250 F (130 C). Half the baguette and remove the bread in the center, creating a trough for the sandwich filling. 
  4. Toast the baguette for 2 to 4 minutes in the oven. 
  5. Warm the turkey and then combine with the mayo, chili sauce, garlic salt, and lime juice. 
  6. Place half the turkey and half the veggies in each sandwich, top with cilantro. Cut the sandwich into quarters and serve. 
pickled vegetables in a bowl
chopped turkey in banh mi sauce
turkey banh mi sandwiches on a cutting board

I hope you enjoy this delicious turkey banh mi recipe! If you are looking for other leftover turkey recipes, I highly suggest checking out my leftover turkey tacos.

If you don't have turkey, you can use rotisserie chicken or cooked chicken breasts for this recipe as well!

Yield: 4 servings

Turkey Banh Mi

A turkey banh mi sandwich on a black plate.

This leftover turkey banh mi sandwich is tangy, crunchy, sandwich heaven.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup shredded cucumber
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce (sriracha) 
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • juice from one lime
  • 
2 (12-inch) baguettes 
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine the vinegar, water, and sugar stir to dissolve the sugar. 
  2. Combine the carrot, cucumber, and cabbage in a medium bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the top. Let pickle for 25 to 30 minutes. 
  3. Heat oven to 250 F (130 C). Half the baguette and remove the bread in the center, creating a trough for the sandwich filling. 
  4. Toast the baguette for 2 to 4 minutes in the oven. 
  5. Warm the turkey and then combine with the mayo, chili sauce, garlic salt, and lime juice. 
  6. Place half the turkey and half the veggies in each sandwich, top with cilantro. Cut the sandwich into quarters and serve. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 297Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 681mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 15gProtein: 20g

Sara

Tuesday 22nd of November 2016

Emily this look FABULOUS - a perfect addition for my go-to list of post-Thanksgiving yummies :) Sara

Emily Wilson

Wednesday 23rd of November 2016

Thanks, Sara! I'm so glad you like it :)

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