Deli-Lover’s Lox Sandwich with Coleslaw and Russian

Perfect for a child’s lunchbox or a mid-day meal at home, this Lox Sandwich with Coleslaw and Russian is a healthy spin on a classic deli sandwich.

Growing up in New Rochelle, a suburb of New York City, I ate many a lunch at the kosher deli on North Avenue. I’m not sure if that same deli is still there, but I can still taste my favorite sandwich of turkey or roast beef on rye with coleslaw and Russian dressing like it was yesterday. While the coleslaw/Russian combo may sound a bit strange, trust me when I say that it has stood the test of time. I still crave it. And if you haven’t tried it, I suggest you go to the supermarket ASAP for the ingredients.

My childhood tastes have changed a lot over the years (some of my favorite foods today—avocados, baby salad greens, ancient grains like farro and quinoa—weren’t part of my daily repertoire when I was a kid), but one thing that hasn’t changed is my love for Jewish deli. {Have you read my post from Russ & Daughters?}

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I created this sandwich for the April edition of the Recipe Redux, which challenged all of us to break out of our usual lunch rut with something new. I guess this sandwich counts as new even though the idea is really old, however, I did add some modern twists to the sandwich. Here’s how:

> Used lox as the main protein for its omega-3 fat benefits

> Swapped the rye bread for a 7-grain bread, which included rye

> Added baby spinach and sliced tomatoes for extra fiber and nutrients

> Served the sandwich with crunchy radishes, carrots, and sugar snap peas instead of potato chips. {By the way, I’m not a fan of radishes, but I’m eating them a lot this spring to train my taste buds to like them.}

I work from home, so it’s fair to say that I’d take this deli sandwich to work any day of the week. And based on the reaction I got from Simon last weekend when he was my official taste tester, I promise you that kids will love this too.

Deli-Lovers Lox Sandwich with Coleslaw and Russian Dressing

 

Author: Liz

Recipe type: Lunch

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It's hard to describe the flavor combination of coleslaw and Russian dressing (a ketchup/mayo blend) because it's so ingrained into my childhood taste buds. The combo is creamy, crunchy, and it gives whatever is wedged between two slices of bread a flavor boost. You can serve this sandwich with potato chips, but for a healthier spin, serve with a variety of raw veggies.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Russian dressing
• 2 slices 7-grain bread (or rye bread)
• 8 to 10 baby spinach leaves
• 3 thin slices tomato
• ⅓ cup coleslaw
• A few thin slices lox *

Instructions

1. Divide the Russian dressing between the 2 slices of bread and spread evenly. Arrange the spinach leaves over one of the bread slices. Arrange the tomato slices on top followed by the coleslaw and lox. Place the bread slices together, slice in half, and serve.

Notes

Lox can be pricey, but luckily it has big flavor so that a little bit goes a long way. You can use a few slices in your sandwich, or lay it on heavy. It's your choice.

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