Low Carb Rachel Sandwich

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this flavorful Low Carb Rachel Sandwich—a delightful twist on the classic deli favorite! This recipe swaps traditional bread for crisp romaine lettuce leaves, delivering a lighter, grain-free option that’s perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Layers of tender turkey breast, creamy Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut come together with a homemade thousand island-inspired dressing, made from sugar-free ketchup, mayonnaise, dill pickles, and a touch of Dijon mustard. The addition of caraway seeds lends a hint of rye bread flavor while keeping the carbs in check. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-fuss, high-protein sandwich is bursting with texture and bold flavors. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner, this lettuce-wrapped Rachel is proof that low-carb eating can still be delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large romaine lettuce leaves
• 8 ounces Cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
• 1 cup Sauerkraut, drained
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sugar-free ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dill pickles, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar-free ketchup, chopped dill pickles, Dijon mustard, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to make the dressing.

Step 2

Lay out the lettuce leaves (2 pieces per sandwich) and use them as a base for each sandwich.

Step 3

Evenly distribute the turkey slices on top of two lettuce leaves.

Step 4

Top the turkey with slices of Swiss cheese.

Step 5

Spoon approximately half a cup of sauerkraut over the cheese on each sandwich.

Step 6

Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared dressing over the sauerkraut.

Step 7

Carefully place another lettuce leaf on top of each sandwich, pressing gently.

Step 8

Secure the sandwiches with toothpicks, if needed, and cut each sandwich in half for easier eating.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb Rachel sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1203.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1384.9

Total Fat 91.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 321.3mg	0%
Sodium 8731.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 42.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.7g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 24.3IU	0%
Calcium 1191.3mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1611.3mg	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: 57.7%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 12.0%