Feta-Walnut-Sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
8
Meal
Brunch Lunch Snack

DESCRIPTION

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

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
180
Total Fat
16
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
Cholesterol
12
Sodium
562
Carbohydrates
43
Dietary Fiber
4
Protein
15

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.