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Crispy bacon, tender turkey, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies layered between three slices of toasted bread. This iconic California Club is a hearty, satisfying sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner.
For 4 servings
Cook the Bacon
Prepare Avocado Mash and Vegetables
Toast Bread and Assemble First Layer
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Crispy bacon, tender turkey, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies layered between three slices of toasted bread. This iconic California Club is a hearty, satisfying sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner.
This california recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 821.92 calories per serving with 38.2g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or brunch.
Add Second Layer and Finish Assembly
Secure, Slice, and Serve
Add a slice of provolone, Swiss, or Monterey Jack cheese on top of the turkey layer.
Mix 1 teaspoon of sriracha or a pinch of chipotle powder into the mayonnaise for a spicy kick.
Omit the turkey and bacon. Use grilled halloumi cheese, smoked tofu, or extra layers of vegetables like cucumber and roasted red peppers.
Substitute the sliced turkey with grilled or roasted chicken breast for a different flavor profile.
The sliced turkey breast provides high-quality lean protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and maintaining a feeling of fullness.
Avocado is packed with monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and can help lower bad cholesterol levels.
Using whole wheat bread and including fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, and sprouts contributes dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes gut health.
The fresh vegetables in this sandwich, particularly tomatoes and lettuce, provide essential vitamins like Vitamin C and K, as well as antioxidants.
A typical California Club Sandwich contains approximately 750-900 calories, depending on the thickness of the bread, the amount of mayonnaise, and the type of bacon used.
It can be part of a balanced diet. It offers lean protein from turkey and healthy monounsaturated fats from avocado. However, it can be high in sodium and saturated fat from bacon and mayonnaise. To make it healthier, use whole wheat bread, turkey bacon, and a light mayonnaise.
It's best to assemble the sandwich just before serving to prevent the toast from getting soggy. However, you can prepare all the components ahead of time: cook the bacon, slice the vegetables, and make the avocado mash (press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning).
The triple-decker structure is held together by toothpicks. Insert a toothpick into each quadrant before slicing. This is the traditional and most effective method for keeping the layers intact.
If you don't have alfalfa sprouts, you can substitute them with other greens like arugula for a peppery bite, microgreens, or finely shredded romaine lettuce.