Ham Sandwiches
These classic ham sandwiches are a simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for a quick lunch or a picnic. The combination of savory ham, tangy pickles, and briny olives, all brought together with a creamy salad dressing, creates a delightful flavor profile. Serve on buttered bread, trimmed and cut into fun shapes for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Chopped ham
- 2 tablespoons Pickles
- 1 tablespoon Chopped olives
- 3 tablespoons Salad dressing
- 12 slices Bread slices
- 4 Egg yolks (For salad dressing)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard (For salad dressing)
- 1/2 cup Vinegar (For salad dressing)
- 4 tablespoons Sugar (For salad dressing)
- 1/2 cup Water (For salad dressing)
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (For salad dressing)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (For salad dressing)
- 2 tablespoons Flour (For salad dressing)
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add the vinegar. In a separate bowl, mix the salt, mustard, sugar, paprika, and flour thoroughly. Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients, taking care not to let the mixture get lumpy. Pour this mixture into the egg yolks and vinegar. Cook slowly, stirring constantly until the dressing is thick and creamy. Thin with sour cream or whipped cream (optional).
- 2Mix the chopped ham, olives, and pickles with the prepared salad dressing. Spread the mixture on lettuce or nasturtium leaves (optional) between buttered slices of bread. Trim off the crusts, and cut the sandwiches into fancy shapes.