Salmon Club Sandwich

The Club sandwich is a classic of American cuisine but with a nice touch of salmon it can be given a bit of Nordic and Italian character at the same time. Here’s the recipe for a delicious Salmon Club Sandwich.

Ingredients

• 3 slices of toast bread
• 100 g of smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• A few lettuce leaves
• 1 ripe tomato
• 2 slices of bacon (optional)
• Sliced avocado (optional)
• Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Toast the bread slices until they become crisp and golden.
2. If you wish to include bacon in your sandwich, cook the bacon slices in a pan until they are crisp to your liking and then set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess fat.
3. Mix the mayonnaise with lemon juice and spread it on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
4. On one slice of bread, lay down the lettuce leaves, followed by tomato slices and a generous amount of smoked salmon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. If you are using avocado and red onion, add them now on top of the salmon.
6. Add another slice of toast on top of the salmon and repeat the layers of lettuce, tomato, and if you put them in the first layer, bacon.
7. Cover with the last slice of bread, with the mayonnaise-coated side facing down.
8. Insert some toothpicks into the corners of the sandwich to hold it together and cut it with a sharp knife firstly diagonally to form two triangles, and then repeat to get a total of four triangles.
9. Serve your Salmon Club Sandwich immediately.

Curiosity

The classic Club sandwich originated from private clubs, hence the name. Its popularity is due to the combination of flavors and its ease of being eaten with hands. The version with smoked salmon is a great variation often found in brunch menus, adding a delightful touch of smoked flavor.

For an even more Italian touch, replacing the salmon with bresaola and dressing it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon could be an interesting alternative. Enjoy your meal!