Ham and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds) or chopped almonds
• Chipotle hot sauce
• 8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread, toasted
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced Black Forest ham
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups baby arugula or mixed baby greens
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Potato salad, for serving (optional)

1. Mash the goat cheese, pepitas and 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce in a bowl with a fork until combined.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on 4 slices of bread, then top with the ham and avocado.
3. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a few dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
4. Add the arugula to the sandwiches and cover with the remaining bread.
5. Serve with potato salad.
6. Per serving: Calories 479; Fat 30 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 41 mg; Sodium 1,088 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 10 g; Protein 27 g
7. Photograph by Christopher Testani

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/ham-and-goat-cheese-sandwiches-recipe.html (may not work)