Smoked Salmon with Avocado, Green Mango and Basil Sandwich

 

1 small unripe mango, peeled and julienned

Juice from 1/2 lime

Kosher salt

8 thin slices pullman white bread, or other firm-texture bread with a soft crust

1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced

Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper

8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced

12 to 16 basil leaves

 

In a bowl, lightly toss the mango in the lime juice and season with salt. Lightly toast the bread. Place the avocado on 4 slices of the bread and gently mash and spread with a fork. Drizzle the avocado with the oil and season with pepper. Top with the mango, smoked salmon and basil. Add the top slices, cut the sandwiches into halves or quarters, and serve. Makes 4 sandwiches.