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Camel Rider Sandwich Recipe

Camel Rider Sandwich Recipe

Are you hungry for a very tasty lunch? You should try this Camel Rider Sandwich Recipe today. This sandwich is a famous treat from Jacksonville.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large White Pita Bread
  • 2 Slices Honey Ham
  • 2 Slices Hard Salami
  • 2 Slices Beef Bologna
  • 1 Slice Swiss Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • 4 Thin Slices Red Tomato
  • 4 Thin Rings White Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 1 Tablespoon Creamy Mayonnaise
  • 1 Teaspoon Yellow Mustard

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pita Bread

  • Start with a fresh round of pita bread. Use your knife to cut it in half. You will have two semi-circle pieces now. Place them in the toaster for thirty seconds. This makes the bread soft and very flexible. Carefully open the pocket with your fingers. Do not poke a hole in the bottom.

Add the Creamy Spreads

  • Take your spoon or a small butter knife. Spread mayonnaise inside the entire pita pocket. Make sure you reach the very bottom corners. Add a small swipe of yellow mustard too. These spreads add a lot of hidden flavor. They also act like glue for your meat.

Layer the Deli Meats

  • Take one slice of ham and fold it. Slide it deep into the pita pocket. Add a slice of salami next to it. Finally, add a slice of beef bologna. Folding the meat creates air and better texture. Make sure the meat fills the whole bread. Every bite should have all three tasty meats.

Insert the Swiss Cheese

  • Take a half slice of Swiss cheese. Slide it between the meat and the bread. The warmth from the bread softens the cheese. It does not need to melt completely. The soft cheese tastes great with the cold meats. It adds a creamy layer to the sandwich.

Stuff the Fresh Vegetables

  • Now it is time for the healthy part. Grab a handful of shredded iceberg lettuce. Push it into the pocket on top of meat. Add two thin slices of red tomato. Put a few thin onion rings in there too. The sandwich should look very fat and full. It will look like a colorful garden inside.

Apply the Special Dressing

  • Grab your bottle of zesty Italian dressing. Pour a small amount over the vegetables. Let the dressing drip down into the meat. The bread will soak up some of the oil. This adds a huge burst of tangy flavor. It makes the sandwich taste like a real deli.

Final Touch and Serve

  • Check if the pocket is full and pretty. You can add a dash of black pepper now. Place the sandwich on your serving plate. You can cut it in half again if needed. Serve it with a side of potato chips. Your delicious homemade meal is now ready to eat.

Notes

➔ Use the freshest pita bread you can find today.
➔ Fold the meat instead of laying it flat inside.
➔ Do not overstuff the pita or it will break.
➔ Chill your lettuce in ice water for extra crunch.
➔ Apply the dressing right before you start eating it.
➔ Use a serrated knife for the cleanest bread cuts.
➔ Always warm the pita bread for a better taste.
➔ Thinly sliced onions provide a much better flavor balance.
➔ Try different types of mustard for a new twist.
➔ Make sure the tomato slices are not too thick.
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