Apples are a very versatile ingredient in the sandwich arena. As an addition to a traditional sandwich, apples add crunch and, depending upon the apple variety, flavors ranging from tart to sweet. Some people are quite surprised by the foods that pair well with apples and these sandwiches are not always sweet - apples bode very well with savory flavors.


Fish Salad Sandwich

8 oz halibut or cod or tilapia filet, poached or gently baked and cubed
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and finely diced
2 T extra virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
¼ c red onion, finely diced
½ red bell pepper, finely diced
½ tsp dried thyme
2 Kaiser rolls, split
4 slices Swiss cheese

Combine the fish, apples, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, onion, bell pepper, and thyme. Chill thoroughly.

Preheat the broiler. Divide the mixture among the split Kaiser rolls. Top each Kaiser roll half with Swiss cheese. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Apple Salsa

2 apples, finely diced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, roasted, seeded, and finely diced
zest and juice of 1 lime
1 roma tomato, peeled and finely diced
1 small sweet yellow onion, finely diced
1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped

Combine all ingredients. Let stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes.


Apple Salsa Sandwich

apple salsa
8 thin slices leftover roast pork or beef tenderloin
½ c crumbled queso fresca (or shredded taco cheese mixture)
4 tortillas

Top the tortillas with the meat and cheese. Place a heaping tablespoon of apple salsa over each. Fold the tortillas and serve.

Apple slices make great sandwich bread all on their own. Try a simple sandwich of apple slices spread with peanut butter. These small bites make for great fun and a wonderfully healthy power snack. Tuna salad, chicken salad or potato salad served between two apple slices make an interesting twist on finger or tea sandwiches. Be sure to dip your apple slices into lemon or lime juice and then, gently pat dry. This will keep your apple slices with a bright color rather than letting them oxidize and darken. Enjoy!