Name: Roast Beef Sandwiches with Whole Grain Mustard and Cranberries
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise; 6 ciabatta rolls or mini baguettes, split horizontally; 6 1/4-inch-thick slices rare roast beef (from deli counter); Fine sea salt; 6 tablespoons canned whole-berry cranberry sauce; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Serve with ice-cold beer and your favorite slaw. Put out artisanal cheese and fresh fruit for dessert.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

6 ciabatta rolls or mini baguettes, split horizontally

6 1/4-inch-thick slices rare roast beef (from deli counter)

Fine sea salt

6 tablespoons canned whole-berry cranberry sauce

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Preparation

Mix mustard and mayonnaise in small bowl to blend. Spread mustard mixture over both cut sides of ciabatta rolls. Place 1 slice roast beef atop mustard mixture on bottom side of each roll; sprinkle with sea salt and ground black pepper. Top each with 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce, red onion slices, and watercress sprigs. Cover with roll tops and serve.

TagsSandwich Beef Meat Watercress Leafy Greens Vegetable Main Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Nut Free Quick Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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