Smoked Turkey, Blue Cheese and Red Onion Sandwiches

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbs olive oil
• 2 (8-10 oz) red onions, cut into 1/3·inch thick rounds
• 3 1/2 tbs red wine vinegar
• 6 cups trimmed large arugula leaves (about 4 ounces), divided
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 8 1/2 inch thick slices seeded wheat bread (such as La Brea Bakery) or four ciabatta rolls, cut horizontally in half
• 12 oz thinly sliced smoked turkey
• 3/4 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese ( about 3 ounces)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft and lightly browned, breaking up onion rings, about 8 minutes, Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Chop enough arugula to measure 1 cup; place in medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, Season with salt and pepper. Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons arugula mayonnaise over each cut side of bread. Divide turkey slices among 4 bread slices. Top with crumbled blue cheese, dividing equally. Top with red onions, then whole arugula leaves and bread,