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Ribbon Sandwiches
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 120 Minutes
Servings: 16
This traditional tea sandwich features three ribbons of fillings for a special occasion.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives, if desired
8 slices whole wheat bread
8 slices white bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
thinly sliced cucumber
parsley sprig
chives
celery leaves
Directions:
1. Stir together all ham filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
2. Stir together all egg filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
3. Stir together all cream cheese filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
4. Cut crusts from bread slices.
5. Butter 1 side of each bread slice.
6. Spread about 2 tablespoons ham filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice white bread.
7. Spread about 2 tablespoons egg filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice white bread.
8. Spread top of each sandwich with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling.
9. Wrap with plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
10. Slice each sandwich into thirds.
11. Garnish with cucumber slices, parsley sprigs, chives or celery leaves.
12. You may substitute 1/2 tsp dried herbs for the parsley and chives in the cream cheese filling.
By RecipeOfHealth.com