Ham and Garden Fresh Deli Sandwich

Packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins, this delicious sandwich makes for a wholesome meal. It packs well too. Just assemble and chill until ready to eat. Best paired with a bowl of Shrimp Bisque.

Serves 6  Prep Time 20 minutes

12 slices whole wheat bread
1/3 cup store-bought pesto
1/3 cup good-quality mayonnaise
2 medium salad tomatoes, sliced into 18 rounds
18 pieces thinly sliced spiced or smoked ham
1 medium cucumber, sliced into 18 rounds
6 cheese singles or Cheddar cheese slices
3/4 cup alfalfa sprouts

1  Cut the sides of the bread to remove the crust. Set aside.

2  In a small bowl, mix together pesto and mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.

3  Arrange 3 tomato slices on a piece of bread. Top with one ham slice, then 3 cucumber slices. Top with another ham slice, then a piece of cheese. Follow with another ham slice, then arrange alfalfa sprouts on top. Cover with another bread. Repeat to make a total of six sandwiches. Slice diagonally or serve whole.

Photography by At Maculangan | Art Direction by Jonathan Roxas | Food Styling by Rachelle Santos | Prop Styling by Elaine P. Lim