Recipe: Pesto Beef Sandwich-In-The-Round

Pesto Beef Sandwich-In-The-Round
rec.food.recipes/Dancer (1999)
Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1/6 of recipe)

1 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1 round crusty French or Italian bread loaf (12-inch diameter)
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained well
3 cups (3 ounces) mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled mild feta or goat cheese
Pepper

Cut bread loaf horizontally in half; remove center of bread, leaving 1-inch thick shell.

In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto sauce and lemon juice; spread mixture on cut surfaces of both halves.

Layer roast beef, roasted peppers, salad greens and cheese on bottom half. Season with pepper, if desired; close with top bread loaf half. Cut into 6 wedges. Serve immediately.

Tip: A good French or Italian bread, crusty outside but soft inside, works best. If not available, sandwich may be made with two 6- to 8-inch round loaves or one long Italian bread loaf.