A deli inspired mid-week lunch17

Posted on May 29, 2008 by ChristieDinner Time


[Leg ham open sandwich with fresh corn salsa]

This week one of my local delis were featured in Good Living, so I popped on down there to say congrats and pick up some yummy treats; a few slices of delicious leg ham off the bone and five big cubes of goats milk feta cheese.

On the way home, I spotted a huge pile of juicy fresh corn at the green grocers and I knew exactly what my lunch was destined to be… I love the crunch and sweetness of fresh corn on the cob, it’s a wonderful texture that is sadly lost in the canning process. Fresh corn makes all the difference in this salsa providing a juicy, crunchy contrast to the soft, creamy avocado.

You can’t really see from the photo, but I’ve used my favourite packaged bread for this recipe – Burgen Soy-Lin bread. Or as the Bear and his Dad call it – girly bread. It’s because the wrapper says it’s for ‘Women’s Wellbeing’ due to the folate, calcium and of course soy and linseed that’s added to the bread.

Sure it’s good for me, but I eat it because it’s delicious. I like bread that actually tastes like something, with whole grains and seeds and things. The fact that it’s good for me is a bonus – it’s like hitting two birds with one stone or multi-tasking to the max. After all, that is what us women are great at! :)

Happy cooking, Christie

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Leg ham open sandwich with fresh corn salsa
serves 2 (can be multiplied infinitely for your guest count)

Tasters note: The Bear felt the mustard and the goats cheese were competing against each other in a ‘tangy’ contest. He recommends leaving the mustard out.

4 slices bread
4 slices leg ham
50g goats milk feta
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 cob of fresh corn
1/2 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

First, make the salsa. Slice the kernels from the corn cob by carefully sliding a sharp knife down each side. Do it slowly or the kernels will spray everywhere – trust me! Then, in a small bowl, add the corn, avocado, parsley, olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.

Toast the bread, then spread each slice with mustard and arrange on plates. Top with the ham, tomato slices and feta. Spoon over some of the fresh corn salsa and serve immediately.

  • http://www.kathrynelliott.com.au/blog kathryn

    What a good idea to use the corn in this way. I love fresh corn, but have never thought to use it raw. Well done, this looks like a delicious sandwich, girly bread and all.

  • http://ayankeeinasouthernkitchen.com Kim

    Wow, that is a great sandwich………..I would go with the no mustard also. Love all the elements.

  • http://blog.lemonpi.net Y

    Sounds great! Love those thick slices of tomato. I usually like my corn still on the cob, so you’re not chasing little bits of corn all around the plate :)

  • http://www.norecipes.com Marc @ NoRecipes

    Looks delicious! I love the way the mustard is squeezing out from under the ham.

  • http://tangobaby2.blogspot.com/ tangobaby

    If the sandwich tasted even a fraction as good as the picture looks, it must have been astonishingly good! Why oh why do I check your blog before I’ve had lunch!

  • http://www.figandcherry.com Christie

    Hi Kathryn,
    Thanks! I love using raw corn – the flavour is so much nicer than when it’s cooked. It’s especially nice in salads.

    Hi Kim,
    I think you’re right, I might skip the mustard next time too.

    Hi Y,
    Haha, some did escape all across the bench when I was slicing it off the cob and yes, skipped around the plate too!

    Hi Marc,
    Thanks for noticing the mustard ooze! I took care to spread it thickly so that happened. I was quite proud of it at the time ;)

    Hi Tangobaby,
    It was really good! Before lunch? I’m happy you check my blog at any time of the day! x

  • http://whiteonricecouple.com White On Rice Couple

    I love the goats milk feta in your delicious sandwich! Now I’ll have to search out this cheese! I’ll be happy to find it and definitely try your recipe out!

  • http://noblepig.com/ noble pig

    That looks like an amazing lunch….and I agree about the mustard blobbing…love it.

  • http://www.figandcherry.com Christie

    Hi WORC,
    Wow, I can’t believe you’ve visited me – I love your site! I hope you find goats feta, it has a delicious tang, yum.

    Hi Noble Pig,
    Thanks! And thanks for popping by again :)

  • http://morethanburnttoast.blogspot.com Bellini Valli

    Sometimes nothing is going to do justice to a meal like a good sandwich with excellent bread and fixings. I’d have this anytime:D

  • http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/ Kevin

    That sandwich looks really good!

  • http://www.figandcherry.com Christie

    Hi Bellini,
    Agreed :) I like the club sandwich on your site too.

    Hi Kevin,
    Thank you, it was!

  • http://www.flour-arrangements.com Sophie

    This looks like a yummy snackaroo! Very healthy. I agree, I like bread with substance too; the more flavor, the better :D.

  • http://www.figandcherry.com Christie

    Hi Sophie,
    I suppose it is healthy – except for the cheese!

  • http://www.themaltesebacon.com Michelle

    That lunch looks delicious…

  • http://www.plentyoffood.net/ Sorina

    It look’s to good to be through I am definitely going to try this

  • http://rentin-marbella.com Marbella Golf

    Corn salsa is an interesting idea!

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