Turkey-Pesto Tea Sandwiches
 
MAKES 9 TEA SANDWICHES
Ingredients
  • 5 cups lightly packed baby spinach
  • 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
  • 1 cup toasted pecans
  • ⅔ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 small cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 9 slices very thin white or whole wheat bread*
  • 18 slices ultra-thin deli-style roast turkey
  • Garnish: small fresh basil leaves
Instructions
  1. In the work bowl of a food processor, combine spinach, basil, pecans, cheese, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, pulsing until smooth.
  2. To build 1 sandwich, spread 1½ tablespoons spinach mixture in a thin, even layer onto 1 bread slice. Layer with 3 turkey slices; add another 1½ tablespoons pesto mixture, spread in an even layer. Top with another bread slice and repeat layers once; cover with a third bread slice. Repeat with remaining bread slices, spinach mixture, and turkey.
  3. Using a serrated knife, trim edges of sandwiches to create 3 rectangles; cut each lengthwise into 3 rectangular tea sandwiches. Serve immediately. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/turkey-pesto-tea-sandwiches-recipe/