A classic American sandwich gets a makeover: The avocado dressing has an inviting creaminess to it, and the crunchy grilled croutons are a revelation.
Recipe information
Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, purée avocado, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender until smooth, thinning with water if necessary.
Step 3
Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 4
Brush cut sides of bread with some of oil. Grill bread, cut sides down, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
Step 5
Toss turkey with remaining oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Grill turkey, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes total, then cut into 1-inch strips.
Step 6
Toss romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, and croutons in a large bowl, then top with turkey, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of dressing.
Step 7
Toss just before serving and serve remaining dressing on the side.
