Patriotic Club Sandwich
The Fourth of July is coming up, and because you care, you want to fix foods with a patriotic theme. It's easy to do with fruit—blueberries, strawberries and yogurt are 1-2-3!
But when you're making a deli sandwich, it's not so easy. You might be able to stretch the theme of red with a sliced tomato, and you might have luck with a white slice of cheese. But blue? Forget it! Blue cheese really won't do the job.
No, when you're making a deli sandwich, the red, white and blue aspect will come through the garnishes and accessories. Get a pretty cloth napkin or placemat in the appropriate colors. Look for flag-themed plates. Or better yet, find some of those fancy little fringed toothpicks in red and blue. And go ahead; add a few blueberries and strawberries to the plate for effect.
With the patriotic splash taken care of, you can now focus on creating a dynamite—make that a firecracker—sandwich. Club sandwiches are always the secret to your secret sauce! Popular, and we've got a twist on standard mayonnaise that will have your guests trying to figure out.
Secret Sauce Club Sandwich
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Serves 3 to 6, depending on appetites
Ingredients:
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 to 2 Tbs chili sauce
1 Tbs sweet pickle relish
9 slices bread, toasted (try whole grain bread!)
3 thin slices deli ham
3 slices Swiss cheese
3 thin slices deli turkey
6 thin slices tomato
3 lettuce leaves
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce and pickle relish. Spread 1 tablespoonful on each slice of toasted bread. Top three slices of bread with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese. Top each with another slice of bread. Layer with turkey, tomato and lettuce. Top with remaining bread. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Cut into quarters.
Don't forget the fringed toothpicks and strawberry/blueberry garnishes!
Published 06/06/08
