Turkey-Artichoke Focaccia Sandwich

Relish this delicious sandwich filled with turkey and vegetables - perfect when you want dinner to be ready in 25 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

October 29, 2010

(12.5-oz.) focaccia (Italian flat bread), 10 to 12 inches in diameter

(14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped

red bell pepper, chopped

medium cucumber, seeded, chopped

1/3

cup purchased Italian salad dressing

lb. thinly sliced deli smoked turkey breast

(1 1/2-oz.) slices provolone cheese

cup fresh alfalfa sprouts

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1

Heat focaccia as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine artichoke hearts, bell pepper, cucumber and salad dressing; mix well.
3

Place 1 focaccia, flat side up, on cutting board. Top with half of the turkey, all of the vegetable mixture, the remaining turkey, cheese and sprouts. Cover with remaining focaccia, flat side down. If necessary, secure with toothpicks. Cut into 8 wedges.

Focaccia is a flat, round Italian bread with a firm crust and a chewy interior. Before it's baked, the bread is brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, chopped fresh rosemary or Pramesan cheese. Sometimes holes are poked into the surface of the dough to give it a dimple texture that holds the toppings. Look for focaccia in the grocery store bakery or deli.
Prepare the artichoke, bell pepper, cucumber and salad dressing sandwich filling a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Finish assembling the sandwich just before serving.