Spicy Asian Ham Sandwiches

Name: Spicy Asian Ham Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 2 French bread demi baguettes (4 ounces each); 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste; 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham; 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 2 cups spring mix salad greens; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 sandwiches

Test Kitchen Approved

We love these sandwiches with ham, but you can use leftover cooked pork instead, if desired. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Ingredients

2 French bread demi baguettes (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups spring mix salad greens
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Directions

Preheat broiler. Cut baguettes in half lengthwise; cut crosswise in half. Place bread on a baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce and chili paste; spread over cut sides of baguettes. Layer baguette bottoms with ham, cucumber, carrots, salad greens, basil and mint; cover with tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 271 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

We love these sandwiches with ham, but you can use leftover cooked pork instead, if desired. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

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