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04/23/2011 National Picnic Day Three Layer Picnic Sandwich

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Recipe Introduction

The flowers are starting to bloom and warm weather is on its way. Sounds like the perfect opportunity to plan a picnic! Picnics are a great way to bring friends and family together in a fun, outdoor setting. Many public parks have designated picnic areas with tables, grills, water faucets, and garbage containers for people to use at their leisure. The word “picnic” traces back to the 1692 edition of the French book, Origines de la Langue Française. In the book, a picnic was used to describe a group of people dining in a restaurant with wine that they had brought from home. Following the book’s publication, a picnic meant a meal to which everyone brought something (similar to a potluck). It was not until the early 19th century that picnics became the enjoyable outdoor meals that we know today. Picnics became so popular during this time that a group of people even formed the Picnic Society to plan picnic events in London. Did you know that in 2000, a 600-mile-long picnic took place from coast to coast in France? It was held to celebrate the first Bastille Day of the new Millennium. To celebrate National Picnic Day, take your meal outdoors and enjoy a picnic with your friends and family! Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

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Three Layer Picnic Sandwich


1 round loaf of bread (if it’s soft, place it in a 350° oven for 10 minutes to crisp it up)
1/4 cup butter
2 cups Egg Salad Filling

1 3 oz. package whipped cream cheese
1/4 to 1/2 pound Deli Thin Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
1/4 pound thinly sliced havarti cheese
romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and separated into leaves

2 cups ham salad filling

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


Recipe



Slice the bread horizontally in half, then each half in half, making four layers. Spread the butter on all cut sides (none on top or bottom). Spread the egg salad on the bottom slice. Place the next slice on top and press to make sure it adheres. Spread half of the whipped cream cheese on this layer, then evenly layer the turkey and cheese, covering the entire slice. Top with tomato slices, then lettuce. Spread the remaining cream cheese on the underside of the next layer and place on top of the lettuce. Spread the ham salad on top of the bread slice, then place the top of the loaf over. Press down gently to make the layers adhere. Wrap and plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.

To serve, cut into wedges.

Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes: Place the tomatoes in a bowl. Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour over the tomatoes. Refrigerate at least one hour.