Apple, Cheddar, and Arugula Sandwiches with Berry Dijon Dressing
- 1 whole Multi Grain Sandwich Thin
- 1/4 whole Apple, Sliced Thin
- 1 ounce, weight White Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cups Arugula
- 1 Tablespoon Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Smucker's Triple Berry Preserves
- When I graduated from college and learned to cook for myself, I started getting crazy in the kitchen.
- WAY crazier than I ever had before.
- I mean, I mixed two different kinds of cereal...in the same bowl!
- I purchased plain yogurt...and put my own fruit on top!
- And, weirdest of all, I put apples...in a sandwich!
- Stranger things had not happened.
- When I first started making this I used to whip it up in a very standard and unremarkable way: apples, cheddar, soft tortilla, folded in half and grilled.
- Good, but not great.
- A few years later, now that Im no longer bewildered by the phenomenon of sandwiches outside of the PB&J variety, I think its become great.
- (Really, really great.
- Seriously.
- I had two of these today.)
- Heres the how-to:
- Start with the dressing.
- Combine dijon and berry preserves in a small bowl.
- Mix well.
- Next, add equal portions of the dressing to the inside of each side of a multi grain sandwich thin.
- Then add apple slices, cheddar, and arugula to one side of the thin and top with the remaining side (dressing covered side toward the inside!
- ).
- Once the sandwich is made, spray a grill pan with a light mist of cooking spray.
- Turn the heat to medium-low.
- Add the sandwich to the pan and place a heavy object (such as a flat-bottomed bowl or plate) on top of the sandwich.
- The weight will press the ingredients down so that they are evenly heated and will also grill the bread nicely.
- Grill for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a minute before serving.
- Then, dig in!
- Fast and healthy and full of fall goodness.
- Much better than PB&J (on most days but some days, PB&J is still where its at).
multi grain sandwich, apple, cheddar cheese, arugula, mustard, preserves
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/apple-cheddar-and-arugula-sandwiches-with-berry-dijon-dressing/ (may not work)