Ham and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1  avocado pitted peeled sliced
• 0.5 pound forest ham black thinly sliced
• 6 ounces goat cheese 
• 4 servings chipotle hot sauce 
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 2 cups baby greens mixed
• 8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread toasted
• 2 teaspoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 3 tablespoons pepitas green hulled chopped pumpkin seeds

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. Mash the goat cheese, pepitas and 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce in a bowl with a fork until combined.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on 4 slices of bread, then top with the ham and avocado.
3. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a few dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
4. Add the arugula to the sandwiches and cover with the remaining bread.
5. Serve with potato salad.
6. Photograph by Christopher Testani