Cheddar Sandwiches with Quick Pickles and Honey-Mustard Spread

Name: Cheddar Sandwiches with Quick Pickles and Honey-Mustard Spread
Yield: makes 4
Ingredients: 1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup honey (preferably raw or cream honey); 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoons brown mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; 4 small whole-wheat rolls, halved; 4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

January 26, 2012

Tangy homemade pickles and onions bring intense flavor and satisfying heft to these sandwiches. However, you can omit step 1 and use jarred pickles; just do keep in mind that these may increase your sodium intake.

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