Heart-Healthy Dagwood Sandwich

Upgrade your lunch game with the Heart-Healthy Dagwood Sandwich, a nutrition-packed twist on the classic stacked favorite! This vibrant and wholesome sandwich layers creamy avocado, lean low-sodium turkey breast, and crisp cucumber on toasted whole grain bread for a satisfying crunch with every bite. Fresh baby spinach, vine-ripened tomato drizzled with balsamic vinegar, and thinly sliced red onion add a burst of refreshing flavor, while low-fat Swiss cheese provides a touch of indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for busy weekdays or a quick heart-healthy meal. Designed to be as nourishing as it is delicious, this protein-rich, fiber-filled dish is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t skimp on taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 slices whole grain bread
• 6 slices low-sodium turkey breast
• 1 medium, mashed avocado
• 1 large, sliced vine-ripened tomato
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 0.25 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the lemon juice and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Toast the whole grain bread slices lightly for a crunchy texture.

Step 3

On a clean work surface, lay out two slices of toasted bread.

Step 4

Spread a tablespoon of Dijon mustard on each slice.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the baby spinach across the two slices.

Step 6

Layer the turkey breast slices over the spinach.

Step 7

Add one slice of low-fat Swiss cheese to each piece of bread.

Step 8

Top the cheese with a layer of sliced cucumber and red onion.

Step 9

On a separate work area, prepare the final two slices of bread by spreading the mashed avocado evenly across them.

Step 10

Place the sliced tomato on top of the avocado, drizzling lightly with balsamic vinegar.

Step 11

Stack the avocado-tomato-topped slices on top of the layered turkey cheese slices.

Step 12

Drizzle a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil over tomatoes before covering with the third slice of bread to complete the sandwich.

Step 13

Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1262.9

Total Fat 56.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 89.1mg	0%
Sodium 1670.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 84.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 702.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2373.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 34.9%