Description
A delicious and easy-to-make picnic sandwich using toasted bagels filled with crunchy green beans, honey roast ham, black olives, nutty Gruyere cheese, and a tangy mustard-mayonnaise spread. Perfect for a portable, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Greens
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 1 round lettuce
Spread and Condiments
- 50g salted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 30g cornichons, finely chopped
Main Fillings
- 6 bagels, sliced in half and toasted
- 200g Morrisons Market Street Deli Honey Roast Ham
- 75g pitted black olives, sliced
- 150g nutty cheese such as Gruyere, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans: Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and add the trimmed green beans. Cook them for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into ice-cold water to stop the cooking, leaving them for 5 minutes before draining and drying thoroughly.
- Prepare the bagel base: Spread the softened salted butter evenly over the cut sides of each toasted bagel half for a rich base layer.
- Make the mustard mayo spread: In a bowl, mix together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, finely chopped cornichons, and add a good grind of black pepper. Spread this tangy mixture over the buttered sides of the bagels to add flavor and moisture.
- Assemble the sandwich: Separate and wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, then dry them well. Layer 2-3 leaves of lettuce over the bottom half of each bagel. Add the cooked green beans on top, followed by the honey roast ham slices, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced Gruyere cheese.
- Finish and wrap: Place the other half of the bagel on top of the filling to complete the sandwich. Wrap the filled bagels tightly in baking parchment to keep them fresh and portable for your picnic.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the green beans and lettuce thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwiches.
- To save time, green beans can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept chilled.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the honey roast ham with grilled or roasted vegetables or a plant-based deli substitute.
- The cheese can be swapped with any nutty cheese like Emmental or Comté if Gruyere is unavailable.
- Use fresh bagels that toast well to add a nice crunch and sturdy base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: bagel sandwich, picnic food, green beans sandwich, honey roast ham sandwich, easy picnic lunch
