Pesto Beef Sandwich-in-the-Round |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs deli roast beef, thinly sliced |
1 loaf french bread (round, crusty, 12-inch diameter) or 1 loaf italian bread (round, crusty, 12-inch diameter) |
1/3 cup light mayonnaise |
3 tablespoons pesto sauce (prepared) |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained well |
3 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens (3 ounces) |
1/2 cup feta cheese (mild, 3 ounces) or 1/2 cup goat's cheese, crumbled (3 ounces) |
to taste pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut bread loaf horizontally in half; remove center of bread, leaving 1-inch thick shell.
2. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto sauce and lemon juice; spread mixture on cut surfaces of both halves.
3. Layer roast beef, roasted peppers, salad greens and cheese on bottom half.
4. Season with pepper, if desired; close with top bread loaf half.
5. Cut into 6 wedges.
6. Serve immediately.
7. Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1/6 of recipe). Tip: A good French or Italian bread, crusty outside but soft inside, works best. If not available, sandwich may be made with t wo 6- to 8-inch round loaves or one long Italian bread loaf.
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