Dagwood Salad Recipes

Steps:

• With long serrated knife, cut bread in half horizontally. Spread cut side of each bread bottom with half of the spreadable cheese. Overlapping slices, arrange remaining ingredients except pesto in order listed over each bread bottom. Spread cut side of each bread top with half of the pesto, and place over arugula.
• Place each whole loaf in large food-storage plastic bag; seal and refrigerate topped with cast-iron skillet or other heavy weight up to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, cut each loaf into 6 equal sandwiches. Secure sandwiches with toothpicks or small skewers.

Steps:

• 1. Arrange bread slices on countertop: 1st row across/6 slices white bread; 2nd row across/6 slices wheat bread; 3rd row across/6 slices white bread and 4th row across/6 slices wheat bread.
• 2. Spread a thin layer of margarine (or butter) on one side of each slice of bread.
• 3. Make the fillings: In a medium size bowl, combine the deviled ham spread and relish. Mix well and set aside. In another medium size bowl, combine the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• 4. Divide the ham mixture evenly among the 2nd row of prepared wheat bread. Divide the egg salad evenly among the 3rd row of prepared white bread. Divide the cream cheese evenly among the 4th row of wheat bread.
• 5. Spread the fillings to the edges of the bread.
• 6. To assemble: working down each row, place the slice of white bread (1st row), margarine side down, on top of deviled ham coated wheat bread.
• 7. Lift up both slices, and moving down the row, place on top of egg salad coated white bread.
• 8. Lift up 3 slices of bread and moving down the same row, place on top of cream cheese coated wheat bread. Press down lightly to compress sandwich. Repeat with remaining 5 vertical rows of bread.
• 9. Place sandwiches in plastic bags and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
• 10. To serve: cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and arrange on serving platter. Or, for a large single serving, cut into quarters and arrange on serving dish. Serves 6-12 large servings or 24 small servings.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the oil to make a dressing. Set aside.
• Preheat a stove top grill pan or out-door grill to medium heat. Brush the peppers, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and onion with the remaining oil. Grill the peppers until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the peppers to a pan or large platter. Grill the zucchini, until softened and lightly browned and tender, about 3 minutes per side; transfer to the pan with the peppers. Grill the mushrooms, until soft but not flabby, about 2 minutes per side; set aside with the other vegetables. Grill the onions until soft, about 5 minutes per side; set aside with the other vegetables. Drizzle a tablespoon of the dressing over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• To make the Dagwood sandwich: Split the bread in half to make two evenly thick square pieces. Brush the dressing on the cut sides. Make a layer of each of the grilled vegetables that evenly covers one piece of the bread, overlapping the pieces slightly, if necessary. Top with a layer of the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Lay the arugula on top and drizzle them with about a tablespoon of the dressing. Finish the sandwich off with the cheese and lay the other piece of bread on top. Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped sandwich on a cutting board or baking sheet and weigh it down with a heavy object, such as a cast-iron skillet, for about 1 hour. When ready to serve cut into 4 to 6 pieces equal pieces.

Steps:

• In a large bowl with tight-fitting lid, tear up lettuce, cheese, and lunch meat into bite-sized pieces, finely chop onion and toss. Set aside in refrigerator.
• Add all salad dressing ingredients together in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake.
• Tear up the rolls/bread into bite sized pieces and place in an air tight bag.
• When ready to serve add bread to bowl with lettuce/meat/cheese and add dressing to coat. Toss around with either the lid on (works best) or using salad tongs. Serve immediately.
• If not serving all immediately just mix up what you will eat. Keeps best if kept separate and mix when wanted.

Steps:

• Shape beef into four patties. Broil 4 in. from the heat or cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear; drain. , Spread coleslaw dressing over bread. Top each slice with a beef patty, bacon, cheese, tomato, onion, two cucumber slices, pickle and olive. Secure with a toothpick. Serve with additional salad dressing if desired.