California Avocado Bloody Mary Sando

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Imagine the bold, spicy flavors of a Bloody Mary in sandwich form—perfect for brunch or lunch.

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Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

Tomato Spread (yield 3 cups): 2 cups mayonnaise 1 tsp. salt-pepper-garlic seasoning 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed 2 tsp. fresh lime juice 2 heirloom tomatoes Avocado-Horseradish Spread (yield 3 cups): 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream 9 Tbsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. salt 3 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed Bloody Mary Sandos: 24 slices sourdough bread 3 cups arugula 36 slices capicola ham 36 slices soppressata 36 slices Genoa salami 3 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and quartered 24 1/2-in. cubes pepper jack cheese 24 spears pickled asparagus 12 sticks, celery, cut in half 24 pimiento-stuffed olives

Avocado-Tomato Spread:

In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, seasoning, avocado and lime juice. Grate the tomatoes into the bowl.
Mash the ingredients into a chunky spread. Cover and refrigerate.

Avocado-Horseradish Spread:

In a blender jar, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and California Avocado.
Blend until smooth. Scrape into a container; cover and refrigerate.

Bloody Mary Sandos:

For each sandwich, toast two slices of sourdough.
Spread one slice with 1 to 2 Tbsp. Avocado-Tomato Spread.
Spread the other slice with 1 to 2 Tbsp. Avocado-Horseradish Spread.
Starting on one slice, layer ¼ cup arugula and 3 slices each capicola, salami and soppressata.
Top with 1/4 California Avocado, sliced. Top with the other bread slice.
Cut the sandwich in half. Add a sandwich pick to each half holding 1 cube cheese, 1 spear asparagus, 1/2 stick celery and 1 olive.

Serving Suggestion: For a fun counterpoint, serve a Bloody Mary cocktail alongside or a tall glass of iced tea.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.