Ingredients

• 6 ounces goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds) or chopped almonds
• Chipotle hot sauce
• 8 slices whole-grain sandwich bread, toasted
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced Black Forest ham
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups baby arugula or mixed baby greens
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• Potato salad, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Mash the goat cheese, pepitas and 2 to 3 teaspoons hot sauce in a bowl with a fork until combined. Spread the mixture evenly on 4 slices of bread, then top with the ham and avocado.
2. Toss the arugula with the olive oil, a few dashes of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add the arugula to the sandwiches and cover with the remaining bread. Serve with potato salad.
3. Photograph by Christopher Testani