BAGEL SANDWICHES

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 bagels
1 medium red tomato, sliced
1/2 small red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 cups baby arugula
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Line a sieve with three layers of cheesecloth and set over a bowl. Place yogurt in center of cheesecloth; gather the corners, twisting to tighten the cloth around the yogurt; and tie with twine. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 24 hours and up to three days.
Remove yogurt cheese from cheesecloth and transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in salt, pepper, and basil.
To build sandwiches, spread cheese onto cut sides of bagels. Top with tomato, red onion, baby arugula, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Close sandwiches and wrap in parchment paper or plastic wrap until ready to eat.