Best Parsley And Sweet Onion Sandwiches Recipes

Parsley and Sweet Onion Sandwiches image

Yield Makes 16 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion (1 to 1 1/4 pounds, at least 4 inches in diameter)
8 very thin (1/4-inch) slices firm white bread, crusts discarded
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cut 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices from widest part of onion, keeping rings intact.
Spread each slice of bread with about 1 teaspoon mayonnaise and top 4 slices with 1 onion slice each. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise sides down, then trim onion flush with bread. Quarter sandwiches into small square or triangular sandwiches.
Arrange 2 sheets of wax paper on a work surface. Spread remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a thin layer on 1 sheet and spread parsley evenly on the other.
Dip all edges of 1 sandwich in mayonnaise to coat, then dip in parsley. Transfer to a tray and repeat with remaining sandwiches.

Ham and Sweet Onion Sandwiches with Parsley Butter image

Yield Makes 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla
4 slices good-quality whole-wheat sandwich bread
1/4 lb thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)

Steps:

Finely chop parsley in a food processor, then add butter and salt and blend to a paste.
Cut 4 (1/8-inch-thick) slices crosswise from center of onion, reserving remainder for another use.
Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Arrange 1 onion slice on each of 2 bread slices and spread each with 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley butter, then top each with one fourth of ham. Repeat layering with remaining onion, parsley butter, and ham, then cover with remaining bread slices, buttered sides down.