Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 22:27
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Description

This is a great picnic sandwich! Serve with fresh strawberries and dry white wine or iced tea.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound soft mild goat cheese (such as Bucheron or Montrachet), room temperature

  • 10 tablespoons minced fresh arugula or watercress

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 teaspoons minced fresh chives

  • 1 pound smoked salmon slices

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 12 1/2-inch-thick egg bread slices

  • Fresh arugula or watercress leaves

  • 12 thin lemon slices

Instructions

Mix goat cheese, 6 tablespoons minced arugula, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons chives in small bowl. Season generously with pepper. Arrange salmon in single layer on large plate. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over. Spoon lemon juice over. Sprinkle with 4 tablespoons minced arugula, 4 teaspoons chives and generous amount of pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Just before serving, toast bread. Spread with goat cheese mixture; top with salmon. Place sandwiches on plates. Tuck arugula under sandwiches. Make cut in each lemon slice from center to edge. Twist 1 slice atop each sandwich.