Turkey and Avocado Panini

Pressed between warm slices of bread and dressed with honey Dijon, this combination of oven-roasted deli turkey, creamy ripe avocado, crumbled goat cheese and baby spinach melts together for delicious flavor and texture that will leave you happily satisfied. Enjoy a fancy little panini that takes no time at all!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 469 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 4 slices artisan bread such as ciabatta
• 2 teaspoons honey Dijon salad dressing
• ½ cup baby spinach leaves
• ¼ pound sliced oven-roasted deli turkey breast
• ¼ red onion, cut into strips
• 1 ripe avocado from Mexico, peeled, pitted and thickly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled soft goat cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread one side of sandwiches with honey Dijon dressing, and top with baby spinach leaves. Next, layer turkey breast and red onion over the spinach.

Step 2

On the other half of the sandwich, place the avocado slices. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle goat cheese over avocado slices. Close sandwiches.

Step 3

Preheat a panini press according to manufacturer's directions. Spray panini press with cooking spray. Place sandwiches into the press and close. Cook until the bread is toasted and crisp, with golden brown grill marks and the cheese begins to melt, 5 to 8 minutes.