Pickled Beet Arugula & Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich

Drescription

This pickled beet, arugula and goat cheese sandwich is peppery with creamy notes from the goat cheese and sweet and tangy undertones from the pickled beets. Chopped walnuts add nuttiness and crunch to this easy sandwich.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces goat cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon snipped chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• pinch of salt
• ground pepper to taste
• 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 ounces sliced pickled beets
• 1 cup arugula

Directions

1. Mash 2 ounces goat cheese, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 teaspoon oil, pinch salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Spread the goat cheese mixture on one side of each toast slice. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon walnuts over 1 slice then layer on 2 ounces beets and 1 cup arugula. Top with the second slice of toast, cheese-side down, and cut the sandwich in half.