Curried Ham Salad & Pineapple Flower Sandwiches
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • 12 slices white bread, frozen
  • ¾ cup finely chopped smoked ham
  • ¼ cup finely chopped canned pineapple tidbits, well drained and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Reserved whole-wheat bread center cutouts from Carrot, Radish & Mint Flower Sandwiches
Instructions
  1. Using a 2¼-inch flower-shaped cutter, cut 24 shapes from frozen bread slices, discarding scraps.
  2. • Using a ¾-inch round cutter, cut centers from 12 bread flowers, reserving centers for Carrot, Radish & Mint Flower Sandwiches. To prevent bread from drying out during assembly, cover with damp paper towels, or store in a resealable plastic bag.
  3. • In a medium bowl, stir together ham, pineapple, mayonnaise, chives, curry powder, horseradish, and salt. Using an offset spatula, spread approximately 1 tablespoon ham salad onto 12 whole bread flowers. Insert whole-wheat bread cutouts into the centers of bread flowers with the center cut out. Place a bread flower on top of each ham salad layer to make 12 flower sandwiches. Cover with damp paper towels, and let bread thaw completely (approximately 30 minutes), before serving, and serve within an hour.
Notes
MAKE-AHEAD TIP: Ham salad can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance, placed in a covered container, and refrigerated until needed.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/curried-ham-salad-pineapple-flower-sandwiches/