Name: Smoked Turkey, Blue Cheese, and Red Onion Sandwiches
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 8- to 10-ounce red onions, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds; 3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 cups trimmed large arugula leaves (about 4 ounces), divided; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 8 1/3-inch-thick slices seeded wheat bread (such as La Brea Bakery) or four ciabatta rolls, cut horizontally in half; 12 ounces thinly sliced smoked turkey; 3/4 cup coarsely crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag; about 3 ounces)

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Smoked Turkey, Blue Cheese, and Red Onion SandwichesPhoto by Tom Schierlitz

To take the sandwiches on a picnic, use ciabatta rolls—they will stay firm despite the mayo.

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