Pastrami-Avocado Tea Sandwiches
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 8 slices firm white sandwich bread, frozen
  • 8 slices Campari tomatoes
  • Avocado-Lemon Aïoli (recipe follows)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped baby arugula
  • 4 slices deli-style pastrami
  • 8 wooden picks
Instructions
  1. Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut 16 rounds from frozen bread slices, discarding scraps. To prevent bread from drying out, cover with damp paper towels, or store in a resealable plastic bag, and let thaw at room temperature.
  2. In a large nonstick saucepan, toast bread rounds over medium-high heat until light golden brown on both sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Using a large sharp knife, cut pastrami slices in half lengthwise.
  4. Blot tomato slices with paper towels to remove excess juice.
  5. Spread a layer of Avocado-Lemon Aïoli onto toasted bread rounds. On aïoli side of 8 bread rounds, layer arugula, a tomato slice, and a pastrami piece, folding to fit. Top with a bread round, aïoli side down. Secure with a wooden pick. Serve immediately.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/pastrami-avocado-tea-sandwiches/