Manchego and Mushroom Sandwiches with Arugula Salad

This recipe combines the rich flavors of manchego cheese and sautéed mushrooms in a hearty sandwich, served alongside a refreshing arugula salad. The sandwiches are made with crusty bread, melted manchego cheese, and savory mushrooms, while the salad features peppery arugula dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. It's a satisfying and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of crusty bread
• 8 ounces of manchego cheese, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of arugula
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat a pan over medium heat.
2. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms and garlic until the mushrooms are tender and golden brown.
3. Remove the mushrooms from heat and set aside.
4. In the preheated pan, toast the slices of bread until golden brown and crispy.
5. Place the manchego cheese on two of the slices and top with the sautéed mushrooms.
6. Sandwich the mushrooms with the remaining slices of bread.
7. Return the sandwiches to the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is heated through.
8. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing for the arugula salad.
9. Add the arugula to the bowl and toss to coat the leaves with the dressing.
10. Divide the dressed arugula between two plates.
11. Serve the manchego and mushroom sandwiches alongside the arugula salad.

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