Okay, this may not look like much (due mostly to my poor photography skills-especially using my low-tech phone camera), but this cheese salad is THE BEST! When I was a kid, we lived across the street from a Portuguese couple who would often invite our family over for really good eats. This recipe was one that our neighbor served and I fell in love with. I made this sandwich for my dad a lot during my teen years, and now my husband LOVES this. Whenever I have some cheese that needs to be used, this is one of my go-to recipes. It is also great grilled or rolled in lettuce leaves.
Portuguese Cheese Salad Sandwich
2 cups grated cheese (preferably not packaged shredded type). I use cheddar.
1/2 cup black olives, finely chopped
3 Tbs. minced onion
1 clove fresh garlic, minced or 1/4 tsp (heaping) garlic powder
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Whole Grain Sourdough Bread
Whole Grain Sourdough Bread
Mix all ingredients together. Spread on whole grain bread and top with tomatoes and/or lettuce leaves.
Variations:
- Grilled Cheese: Spread two slices of bread with butter. Spoon cheese salad onto one slice of bread. Top with the other slice of bread and cook on a hot griddle until bread is golden brown. Flip sandwich and grill other side until golden brown.
- Serve as an appetizer on crackers
- Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb alternative
