Serrano, Manchego, and Apple Sandwich

*1 1/2 tablespoons canola mayonnaise *2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided *4 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted *1/4 cup sliced shallot *4 ounces paper-thin sliced serrano ham or prosciutto *1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) shredded Manchego cheese *1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided *1 tablespoon olive oil *1 teaspoon sherry vinegar *2 cups arugula *1 tart apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

1. Preheat broiler. 2. Combine mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon mustard; spread mayonnaise mixture over each bread slice. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon shallot, 1 ounce ham, and 4 teaspoons cheese, and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil 3 minutes. Combine 1 teaspoon mustard, oil, and vinegar. Combine the arugula and apple slices in a bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently. Divide the apple mixture evenly among sandwiches, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cooking Light OCTOBER 2011