Huntsman's Sandwich
"Perfect for picnics or lunch. Time does not include overnight compressing."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 loaf bread, crusty, long
- 1⁄2 romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
- 7 ounces cooked chicken breasts (or you can use ham or tuna)
- 2 carrots, grated
- 4 eggs, boiled, peeled and sliced
- 1 ounce basil, leaves torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
directions
- Cut the loaf in half lengthways and remove all the doughy bread from the base and the lid. Save the removed bread for breadcrumbs.
- In the base of the loaf, place a layer of lettuce, and top with the sliced tomato, shredded chicken (or ham or tuna, if preferred), carrot, sliced eggs, the basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Replace the lid of the loaf and squash down firmly. Wrap in foil or greaseproof paper and store in the fridge overnight with an even weight on top to compress.
- When ready to eat, remove wrapping and slice.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
