Feta-Walnut-Sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes

DESCRIPTION

Pimentón or smoked paprika adds flavor to this spread topped with crunchy walnuts.

Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Brunch Lunch Snack

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
180 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
12 mg
Sodium
562 mg
Carbohydrates
43 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
15 g

Ingredients

  • 1 cup California walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves, fresh, flat leaf
  • 1 clove garlic, small (optional)
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat, low sodium
  • 1/4-1/3 cup water or milk, low-fat
  • 1 teaspoon pimentón or paprika, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 6-8 slices artisan bread, fresh or toasted
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Extra California walnuts, chopped, for sprinkling
  • Heirloom tomatoes, ripe, enough to slice thickly for 6 sandwiches
  • Oregano, dried or fresh
  • Black pepper, freshly ground

Preparation

Spread
  1. Place the walnuts, parsley, and optional garlic in a blender or food processor, and pulse in spurts until the walnuts and garlic are finely ground and the parsley is feathery and all is combined.
  2. Add the feta cheese, cottage cheese, water or milk, and seasonings, and puree until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl, cover tightly and chill until cold.
Sandwiches
  1. Brush each slice of bread with a little olive oil, then spread the topping thickly and sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts.
  2. Top with thick slices of tomato, a sprinkling of oregano and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Serve open faced.

Tip: Use our Whole-Wheat Walnut Artisan Bread or find the best locally baked bread that you can; herbed or sourdough are very nice for this.