This post has been sponsored by Little Northern Bakehouse. All opinions expressed are my own.
You'll look forward to lunch when this gluten-free sandwich is served! Peppermill Turkey and Swiss are layered together with sliced tomato, avocado, pickles, onions, bacon, and arugula for a hearty, satisfying dish.
Gluten-Free can be a surprisingly contentious topic, as I just discovered second-hand this afternoon. One of my close friends posted to her page a week or so ago, quite despairingly, about how her home is “Newly gluten-free,” and how seemingly overnight “There’s not a single palatable bagel or piece of ‘real’ bread to be found,” to which her significant other replied “Have you checked the freezer?” Cue a surprisingly contentious back and forth on a public Facebook wall.
However, I think that discussion between the two of them is a rather succinct encapsulation of people’s general opinion regarding not just gluten-free items, but most ‘healthy food’ in general. Most of this contention comes down to the fact that, like the fat free craze of the last generation, people’s perceptions have been tainted by the taste, or lack thereof, of the early incarnations of gluten-free products. The gluten-free landscape, however, could not be more different from what it was even just a few years ago.
Today, there’s simply no need to sacrifice flavor or texture in order to reduce or eliminate your gluten intake. With that said, while I’ve featured a number of gluten-free cakes and flours here on Living the Gourmet, I decided it was time for something a bit more ‘everyday,’ something that you can use in a hurry, and without having to turn on the stove or the oven.
Naturally, I’m talking about the most basic and versatile of all gluten-free items – sandwich bread.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to put together a sort of “Pre-Mother’s Day” brunch, something that I could see myself preparing for a few friends, or a few close family members to enjoy before all of the “fuss and muss” of the actual day. However, I also wanted to it be available to those of us on a restricted gluten diet.
With that said, what I decided on was a tray of “Spring Sandwiches,” which I think would serve great outside on the porch as a brunch or light lunch alongside either iced teas or coffee.
To start things off, we’ll be using Little Northern Bakehouse Whole Grain Wide Slice Bread – which is readily available in the freezer section of most grocery stores and natural foods retailers.
Breads from Little Northern Bakehouse are sourced from gluten-free, non-GMO, whole-food ingredients, and are prepared with seeds and grains for an extra boost in nutritional density. Also, their breads are third-party certified as Glyphosate Residue Free, proudly displaying the Bio-Checked Non Glyphosate Certified seal, and many are 100% vegan and plant based.
As a point of interest, breads from Little Northern Bakehouse come in a wide variety, including Whole Grain Wide Sliced Loaf, White Wide Sliced Loaf, Millet and Chia Loaf, Seeds and Grain Loaf, Cinnamon and Raisin Loaf, Millet and Chia Hot Dog Buns, and Millet and Chia Buns, meaning there’s a loaf or bun for every occasion and palate.
Now, for the sandwich.
To begin, start by crisping your favorite bacon. While the bacon crisps, slice an avocado into eighths. Then, slice up a red onion nice and thin. Finally, rinse some arugula, and you’re ready for the real work.
Now, we’re about to get very technical here, so bear with me, and follow closely. What I am about to describe entails years of practice, trial and error, and steady, incremental mastery. With that in mind, I instruct you to take two slices of bread, set them down perpendicular to one another on a flat surface, and then, with a dull spreading knife, slather mayo onto the slices. Difficult, I know, but good things take effort.
Next, begin assembling the sandwich. I like to start with a few slices of Swiss, then the deli turkey, followed by arugula, and then build from there.
Gluten Free Turkey & Swiss Sandwiches
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
Ingredients
- Little Northern Bakehouse Whole Grain Wide Slice Bread
- Deli Turkey
- Thin sliced red onion
- Sweet Bread and Butter Pickles
- Sliced Avocado
- Thin Sliced Tomato
- Arugula
- Crispy Bacon slices
- Swiss Cheese
- Mayo
Instructions
- Place mayo on each slice of the bread.
- Place a slice of each of the ingredients on the bread and close.
- Hold sandwich and gently slice through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
And that’s a wrap.
For more information, check out the Little Northern Bakehouse website, and don’t forget to try their first sprouted bread varieties, including Sprouted Honey Oat Bread and Sprouted 7 Grain Bread, both of which feature a blissfully soft, fluffy texture, excellent taste, and all the health benefits of sprouted grains, which feature incredible health benefits and are easy to digest. On a parting note, Little Northern Bakehouse proudly supports Glorybee Save the Bee, which you can check out here.
Enjoy with Love!
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Gloria Roa Baker says
these sandwichs look amazing and delicious Catherine!!
Have a nice weekend!!
Monica says
This looks so yummy - I fell like I'm really hungry now! Plus I like the way you take the pictures:)
angiesrecipes says
Bacon and cheese...who would't love these delicious sandwiches!
DAVID J MYERS says
Catherine, We learned a lot about gluten free food when we had guests last year. The wife couldn't eat any gluten so my wife and I had to research foods and then shop for them... It takes a little attention but we discovered that there are many gluten free options out there and most of them are quite satisfying. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Colleen says
Having recently (by necessity, not choice) become gluten free, I am still trying to find good options for bread. I will definitely try this one. These sandwiches look amazing!
Stacie says
That bread looks really good! I would never have expected gluten free bread to look so yummy.
Wander Women Abroad says
yummm this looks delicious. i love a good turkey sandwhich
Kara says
That looks like a tasty treat for lunch - I am hungry now
Cristina Petrini says
How many excellent sandwich and filling recipes can be made with these good breads!
Joanna says
The sandwiches look so yummy! It's lunchtime here and they made me really hungry, I crave for one like that now. It's great that you have used gluten free bread to make them.
kumamonjeng says
Glad to learn about this recipe and you have inspired to make this for tomorrow picnic as we have a national holiday here. May 1st. I love the bacon slice, I guess that is the highlight in my sandwiches.
Elaine Benoit says
I agree with you. Gluten-free products have come a long way since I first started to notice them. Your turkey sandwich looks so delicious! It's everything I want in a sandwich!
Melissa Dixon says
That sounds so good and looks amazing. I need to make a sandwich now, thanks for the suggestion. I need to replicate this immediately.
Lisa says
I'm not gluten intolerant but these sandwiches look delicious! I like turkey too.
Ashlee says
This sandwich really does look so delicious! And I did not know there was gluten-free bread on sale now! This is wild lol !
Yeah Lifestyle says
These sandwiches look totally delicious! I love that they're gluten free too so that those with a gluten allergy can enjoy them
Joyce says
Yes gluten free recipe! Thanks for sharing all these!
Becca Wilson says
This looks like such an amazing sandwich! Turkey and swiss has always been my favorite since I was a little girl.
Marysa says
These look amazing! What a great combination, with the arugula, onion, avocado, etc.. definitely the complete sandwich!
Shannon says
This looks amazing! It's dinner time here so wishing I could grab this through the screen, lol!
twinspirational says
This sandwich looks so good. We love eating gluten free and we love turkey and swiss, so we would love this sammy.
Kalyan Panja says
These sandwiches look lovely for the perfect breakfast during week days rush hour.
Shannon Gurnee says
I love Turkey and Swiss sandwiches, but never really thought about a gluten-free option. This looks like a great option.
Amy says
This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!
Jenny MacKenzie says
Yum! Always looking for another good Sammy recipe. Looks delish!
elizabeth keene says
This looks so good!! This is proof that gluten free doesn't have to mean flavor free!!
Marie says
There are so many more options for gluten free foods now than there were even a few years ago. It's really nice to see the variety and availability increase for people who need to be on a gluten free diet. Oh, this recipe looks amazing too!
Jackline A says
This sandwich look delicious! I am drooling through the computer screen. The bonus that the bread is gluten free
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
This GF bread looks great - I'm going to seek it out for sure! Good looking sandwich too!
Kylie | Midwest Foodie says
Turkey sandwiches are the way to my heart! I'm not gluten free but this bread looks AMAZING. Will definitely have to try it!
Ana Canon says
OMG-these sandwhiches look incredible!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
I'm not a gluten-free guy but I have to say that your turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich here looks irresistible! The crispy bacon is what takes it clear out of the ballpark for me; thanks for sharing this delicious idea!
Amanda Mason says
This sandwich looks so amazing! I can't believe that is gluten free bread! I'm going to have to order some...looks so soft which is unlike any gluten free bread I've tasted!
Sara says
I could go for this sandwich right now! I have missed lunch and am practically drooling over your photos!
Kathryn says
I have a few friends who are gluten-free so I'm always looking for good bread options - will definitely need to check this one out!! The sandwich looks really tasty!!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
This gluten-free sandwich looks so fresh and easy to cook, perfect for those who are on GF diet, even if not sure everyone can enjoy.
Nina says
Ugh I definitely see where you are coming from in regards to people's attitudes towards healthy food. I remember once making a snack for a potluck that was pieces of bread with cream cheese, a strawberry and a leaf of I think basil or mint. Everyone was like "oh Nina's healthy thing." Like ... what? It just looked good. I also used to be a vegetarian and people would get skeptical before trying stuff. So annoying.