Name: Copycat Jimmy John’s Beach Club Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 French sandwich roll; 8 oz deli-sliced turkey breast; 2 slices provolone cheese; 1/2 avocado; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt; black pepper; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 heirloom tomato (sliced); 1/2 English cucumber (thinly sliced); 1/4 small onion (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts; Your favorite chips

This copycat Jimmy John’s Beach Club sandwich is an easy, gourmet turkey sandwich that is perfect for lunch, meal prep or a quick no-cook dinner. A toasted French roll gets layered with deli turkey, provolone, juicy heirloom tomato, crisp cucumber, onion, alfalfa sprouts and seasoned smashed avocado. This beach club sandwich comes together in about 15 minutes.

My favorite part is adding chips right inside for extra crunch. More Sandwich Sunday favorites: Turkey Cranberry Cheddar Sandwich and New York Chopped Cheese Sandwich.

Why You’ll Love This Beach Club Sandwich

Fresh and crunchy with cucumber, sprouts and tomato.
Creamy seasoned avocado in every bite.
Ready in 15 minutes with no real cooking.
Better than takeout and easy to customize.

Ingredients for a Copycat Beach Club Sandwich

The Bread

A soft French sandwich roll, spread with mayo and toasted.

The Fillings

Deli-sliced turkey breast, provolone, sliced heirloom tomato, thinly sliced English cucumber, onion and alfalfa sprouts.

The Avocado

Avocado smashed and seasoned with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

The Crunch

Your favorite chips, tucked right into the sandwich.

Swap note: Use a gluten-free roll for a gluten-free beach club. For a lighter version, swap the mayo for Greek yogurt or skip it and let the avocado do the work.

How to Make a Beach Club Sandwich

Step 1: Prep the roll

Slice the French roll in half and spread mayo on both cut sides.

Step 2: Toast it

Toast the bread face down in a hot skillet until golden.

Step 3: Layer the fillings

On the bottom half, layer the provolone, turkey, tomato, cucumber, onion and alfalfa sprouts.

Step 4: Add the avocado

Spread smashed avocado on the top half and season it with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Step 5: Add the chips and close

Add a handful of your favorite chips, close the sandwich and slice.

Carly’s Expert Tips

Toast the mayo side. It makes a golden, crispy barrier that keeps the bread from getting soggy.
Season the avocado. A little garlic powder, salt and pepper make a big difference.
Slice the veggies thin so the sandwich stacks neatly.
Add the chips last right before eating so they stay crunchy.

Make It Your Own

Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce to the mayo.
Bacon: Add crispy bacon for a club-style upgrade.
Veggie: Skip the turkey and double the avocado and veggies.
Wrap it: Use a large tortilla for a beach club wrap.

Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Slice the veggies and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. For packed lunches, keep the avocado and chips separate and assemble right before eating so nothing gets soggy.

What to Serve With a Beach Club Sandwich

Serve this beach club sandwich with kettle chips, a pickle, fresh fruit or a scoop of Cowboy Caviar. It also pairs well with Chili Crisp Chicken Pasta Salad.

Storing and Reheating

This sandwich is best right after it is made.

Store any leftover sliced veggies and turkey separately in the fridge for up to 3 days, and keep cut avocado tightly wrapped with a squeeze of lime.

What People Ask About Beach Club Sandwich

What is on a Jimmy John’s Beach Club sandwich?

A beach club has turkey, provolone, avocado spread, cucumber, lettuce, tomato and mayo. This copycat version adds sprouts and onion.

What bread is best for a beach club sandwich?

A soft French roll is closest to the original. A hoagie roll or ciabatta also works.

Can I make a beach club sandwich ahead?

Prep the ingredients ahead but assemble just before eating to keep it from getting soggy.

Why put chips in a sandwich?

Chips add salty crunch that makes every bite more fun.