Slice sandwich rolls in half horizontally, leaving one long side attached. Spread one ounce cheese on cut side of bottom half of each roll. Combine cherries, mayonnaise, mustard and basil; mix well. Spread 3 to 4 tablespoons cherry mixture on cut side of top half of each roll. For each sandwich arrange 2 ounces turkey on cheese and top with 1/2 cup spinach leaves. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Variations:
1. Substitute one 12-ounce loaf baguette for sandwich rolls.
2. Substitute ham for turkey and Swiss or Cheddar cheese for chevre cheese.
3. Substitute leafy lettuce for spinach.
4. Omit turkey. Mix 4 ounces chevre cheese with 1/3 cup chopped Kalamata olives and 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, before spreading on rolls.
Picnic Tip: Wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, sandwich bag or plastic container. Store in cooler.
4 crusty French sandwich rolls
4 ounces chevre (goat) cheese
1 cup pitted, chopped Northwest fresh sweet cherries
1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon each Dijon-style mustard and chopped fresh basil
8 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast
2 cups baby spinach leaves
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 527 Cal., 34 g pro., 15 g fat (26 Cal. from fat), 66 g carb., 74 mg chol., 2 g fiber, 950 mg sodium.