Over the last month, I’ve been sharing some of the amazing sandwich recipes Bobby Flay has created specifically for Hellmann’s. 2011 is all about the perfect sandwich and I thought it was time to tap into my own creativity to come up with what I think is the perfect sandwich.
In my opinion, the choice of bread can make or break a sandwich, so it’s rare for me to choose a simple slice of white bread. I prefer sourdough, whole wheat ciabatta, or a French roll, because very often the condiments spread on a simple slice of bread render it too soggy.
While I don’t always have the time, I prefer a grilled sandwich because I find the flavors come together nicely when heated.
The inside of a sandwich is where I find I can be the most creative. If you’re a cheese lover like I am, experiment with Brie, Goat Cheese, Burrata Mozarella, and Swiss. Try combining sweet and savory flavors in sandwiches for a unique, gourmet twist. Some of my favorites (although not to be used in combo) include cranberry, chutney, sun dried tomatoes, and pesto. You can also get creative with your meat and veggies, but my preference is to go light on the meat and heavy on the fresh veggies.
Earlier this week, I created two Hellmann’s-inspired recipes.
Red Potato Salad With Dill
First, cut up the red potatoes into quarters and boil them about 15 minutes or until soft (but not falling apart). Drain and cool the potatoes. Cut up red onion and mix in with Hellmann’s mayonnaise, fresh or dried dill, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. You could also substitute rosemary for the dill and I think it would still taste amazing.
Grilled Turkey Breast Panini With Fresh Spinach, Warm Goat Cheese, and Pesto
To make the Pesto, puree fresh basil with olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Spread a layer of Hellmann’s mayonnaise and pesto on one side of a Ciabatta roll, sliced in half and goat cheese (it’s spreadable) on the other side of the bread. Layer fresh turkey breast, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes and heat with a panini grill until the bread is toasted and the cheese has melted.
We served the sandwich with the potato salad and a pickle and it was perfect!
What would you put in your perfect sandwich?
Disclosure: This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Ambassador in Hellmann’s Club Sandwich Program. For more great ideas, go to www.facebook.com/hellmanns.
