GOOD EATS
Simple Southern Staple
Ribbon Sandwiches
Egg and Smoked Chicken Ribbons Ingredients 3 Eggs, boiled and peeled 12 slices white bread, sandwich 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, creamy ½ teaspoon celery salt 50 grams butter, softened ½ cup hummus 150 grams chicken, shaved, smoked 1 cup microgreens (could substitute for spinach or whatever green leafy vegetable tastes good). Directions Combine eggs, celery salt and mayonnaise in a bowl and mash together until smooth. Lay out four
bread slices and generously spread with egg mixture. Top with another slice of bread and spread with butter. Arrange the slices of chicken over the butter and spread with hummus (I prefer roasted red pepper hummus). Sprinkle microgreens over the hummus. Butter remaining bread slices and sandwich on top of the greens. Stack the sandwiches in a container and cover them with cling wrap. Chill until required. To serve, cut off outside crusts to make neat squares, and then cut each layered sandwich into three ribbons.
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here are many options when it comes to crafting a ribbon sandwich. The southern treat can be a combination of any sandwich filling, really, from pimento and cheese with egg salad to Nutella and bananas with peanut butter and honey – the options truly are limitless with this classic double- or tripledecker. The ribbon sandwich goes by many names, such as tea sandwich, finger sandwich and rainbow sandwich. It is known as the child’s sandwich and allows for as much or as little creativity as desired. They are popular in the South at family get-togethers, bridal parties and even tea parties. Ribbon sandwiches have also been referred to as lady’s sandwiches because they are dainty but packed with flavor. Plus, ladies tend to serve them at their fanciest affairs. These delicious morsels really can be used for any event, whether it be a day on the water kayaking or a fancy bridal shower. The ribbon sandwich is a great and easy go-to for nearly any gathering that requires finger foods. Mix It Up Since July 4 is right Other fillings could be: around the corner, we pimento cheese, peanut decided to share one butter and jelly, tuna, of our favorite ribbon ham salad sandwich recipes. or any desired filling. Lake Martin Living 25
