• Fast

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
2. 1 pound red cabbage (about 1/3 head), shredded (about 1 quart)
3. 2 carrots, grated
4. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
5. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6. 1/4 teaspoon paprika
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
9. 8 thick slices from 1 large round loaf of country bread
10. 1 pound smoked turkey, sliced thin
11. 1 pound tomatoes, sliced

Directions

1. In a medium stainless-steel saucepan, heat the vinegar over moderate heat. Add the red cabbage and toss until it is starting to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the cabbage to a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl and toss with the carrots, mayonnaise, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat the broiler. Put the bread on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until crisp on the outside but still slightly soft in the center, about 3 minutes in all. Sandwich the turkey, sliced tomato, and slaw between pieces of toast.

Notes

Variations

Embellish the slaw as you like. Chopped scallions, grated jicama, or thin slices of green pepper all make good additions.

Menu Suggestion

Sandwiches need simple, no-fuss companions, such as oven fries, chips, or fruit salad.