Fabulous Steak Sandwich W/Spinach/Cucumbers/Green Goddess Spread

This steak sandwich is one fantastic eating experience. With fresh spinach, crunchy cucmbers, and a tasty green goddess spread, it's like a sandwich and salad all rolled into one! ; First off - choose the right bread. Use a fresh artisan loaf one that is crafted (rather than mass produced) with a crispy crust and a soft, chewy interior. Ciabatta or focaccia are ideal. Secondly, the green goddess spread - it gives the sandwich personality.:) The tarragon (not one of my favorites!) in it asserts lots of fresh herb flavor, while the scallion packs an extra "green" punch. We made two green goddess spreads one with the tarragon and one with basil - while not traditional in green goddess, the basil will still add herb flavor. : CuisineAtHome, Issue 82, August 2010 edition.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• GREEN GODDESS SPREAD

• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup cream cheese, softened
• 2  tablespoons sour cream
• 2  scallions, chopped on an angle
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh tarragon or 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon tarragon vinegar or 1  tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon anchovy paste
•  salt, to taste
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste

• THE SANDWICH

• 1  lb  rib eye steaks or 1  lb  sirloin steak
•  olive oil
•  salt, to taste
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1  loaf  ciabatta or 1  loaf focaccia bread, halved lengthwise
• 4  cups fresh spinach (3 oz)
• 1  cup  thinly sliced English cucumber

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Puree mayonnaise, cream cheese, scallions, tarragon, vinegar, Dijon, and anchovy paste in a food processor.
3. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Coat steak with oil and season with salt and lots of black pepper; set aside.
5. Grill steak covered, 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare.
6. Remove steak from grill, tent with foil, and rest 5 minutes.
7. Slice steak against the grain into thin strips.
8. Reduce grill heat to low.
9. Brush cut side of bread lightly with oil; season with salt and pepper.
10. Grill bread cut side down, covered, until lightly toasted 1-2 minutes.
11. TO SERVE:
12. Spread green goddess on the cut side of bottom bread.
13. Layer with spinach, steak strips and cucumber, then top with remaining bread.
14. Cut into 4 serving.
15. E N J O Y!