Serrano, Manchego, and Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 cups arugula 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard divided
• 1.5 ounces manchego cheese shredded
• 1.5 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 4 ounces serrano ham paper-thin sliced
• 0.3 cup shallots sliced
• 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 
• 4 ounce sourdough bread toasted
• 1  baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when cored peeled thinly sliced

Equipment

• bowl
• broiler

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon mustard; spread mayonnaise mixture over each bread slice. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon shallot, 1 ounce ham, and 4 teaspoons cheese, and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil 3 minutes.
3. Combine 1 teaspoon mustard, oil, and vinegar.
4. Combine the arugula and apple slices in a bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently. Divide the apple mixture evenly among sandwiches, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.