Pineapple and ham, along with a fresh Ginger Aioli, are a tasty combination in Ham and Pineapple Finger Sandwiches.
Ham and Pineapple Finger Sandwiches
2016-02-13 01:16:23
Yield: 12 finger sandwiches • Preparation: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 slices firm white sandwich bread
- 12 thin slices deli smoked ham
- 12 slices canned pineapple
- 1 recipe Ginger Aïoli (recipe follows)
- ½ cup watercress
- Garnish: 12 sprigs watercress
Instructions
- Using a serrated bread knife, cut bread into 24 (3½-x-1¼-inch) pieces, discarding crusts. Set aside.
- Using a chef’s knife, cut ham into 12 (4-x-1¼-inch) pieces, discarding scraps. Set aside.
- Using a chef’s knife, cut pineapple slices into 12 (3½-x-1¼-inch) pieces, discarding scraps. Set aside.
- Spread Ginger Aïoli on one side of each bread piece. Place watercress evenly on aïoli side of 12 bread pieces. On each, ruffle* a ham piece, and top with a pineapple piece. Top each with a remaining bread slice, aïoli side down.
- Garnish each with a watercress sprig, if desired.
Notes
- * Evenly pleat or gather length of ham to fit bread.
- • Blot pineapple slices on paper towels to keep sandwiches from becoming soggy.
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Ginger Aïoli
2016-02-13 01:19:59
Yield: ¼ cup • Preparation: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ginger, pepper, and lemon juice, stirring to blend. Refrigerate in a covered container until needed.
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