SMOKED SALMON & GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES

By BobD

Ingredients

• 4 SERVINGS
• 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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.