Ultimate Picnic Bagel Sandwiches with Ham and Gruyère

Name: Ultimate Picnic Bagel Sandwiches with Ham and Gruyère
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 200 g honey roast ham; 150 g nutty cheese such as gruyere thinly sliced; 6 pcs bagels sliced in half and toasted; 200 g green beans, trimmed; 1 head round lettuce; 75 g pitted black olives sliced; 6 tbsp mayonnaise; 50 g salted butter, softened; 30 g cornichons, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Elevate your outdoor dining with these hearty, flavor-packed picnic bagels. Featuring crisp blanched green beans, a tangy cornichon-mayonnaise spread, and savory honey roast ham, these sandwiches are designed to stay fresh and delicious on the go.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

honey roast ham
200 g
nutty cheese such as gruyere thinly sliced
150 g
bagels sliced in half and toasted
6 pcs
green beans, trimmed
200 g
round lettuce
1 head
pitted black olives sliced
75 g
mayonnaise
6 tbsp
salted butter, softened
50 g
cornichons, finely chopped
30 g
Dijon mustard
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the green beans by bringing a pan of salted water to a boil. Cook the beans for 2-3 minutes until they are tender but still have a slight crunch. Drain immediately and plunge them into a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 minutes to preserve their color and texture. Drain again and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel.

In a small mixing bowl, create the sandwich spread by combining the softened butter, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped cornichons. Add a generous grind of black pepper and mix until smooth and well combined.

Prepare the lettuce by separating the leaves, washing them thoroughly, and drying them completely. Spread a layer of the cornichon-mayonnaise mixture over the cut sides of each toasted bagel half.

Assemble the sandwiches by layering 2-3 lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each bagel. Top with the blanched green beans, honey roast ham, sliced olives, and Gruyère cheese. Place the other bagel half on top and press down gently.

Wrap each bagel tightly in baking parchment or wax paper. This helps keep the sandwich together and makes it easy to transport for your picnic.