Plt Recipe

Name: Wise Sons Jewish Deli 24th Streets PLT Recipe
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Deli
Ingredients: 2 slices rye bread, sliced; 3 oz sliced pastrami; 2 leaves lettuce leaves (butter or romaine), trimmed; 2 slices tomato, ripe; 1 tbs dairy-free spread (vegan mayo or mustard-based spread); 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional); 0.25 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 slices pickle slices (optional, for boxed lunch side); 1 oz potato chips or kettle chips; 3 oz fresh fruit (grapes or apple slices)

Inspired by Wise Sons Jewish Deli 24th Street

Time12m

Serves1

Pastrami, lettuce, tomato on rye (DF).

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

2 slices rye bread, sliced

3 oz sliced pastrami

2 leaves lettuce leaves (butter or romaine), trimmed

2 slices tomato, ripe

1 tbs dairy-free spread (vegan mayo or mustard-based spread)

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 slices pickle slices (optional, for boxed lunch side)

Boxed Lunch Extras (optional)

1 oz potato chips or kettle chips

3 oz fresh fruit (grapes or apple slices)

Method

Sandwich

Toast bread (optional)

If you prefer a lightly toasted sandwich, toast the two slices of rye bread until golden (about 1–2 minutes per side in a skillet or 2–3 minutes in a toaster). Let cool slightly.

Prepare spread

Spread 1 tablespoon dairy-free spread evenly over one slice of rye. If using, spread 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard over the other slice or mix the mustard into the dairy-free spread before spreading for a blended flavor.

Assemble pastrami

Arrange the 3 oz of sliced pastrami evenly on top of the spread on one slice of bread, overlapping slices for even coverage. If the pastrami is cold and you prefer it warmed, briefly heat in a skillet over medium heat for 30–60 seconds per side until just warmed through, then place on the bread.

Add tomato and lettuce

Place 2 slices of ripe tomato on top of the pastrami. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper evenly over the tomato to enhance flavor. Top with 2 trimmed lettuce leaves.

Finish sandwich

Place the second slice of rye, spread-side down, on top of the lettuce. Press gently to compact. If desired, cut the sandwich in half diagonally or down the middle for boxed presentation and tuck 2 pickle slices alongside.

Packaging for boxed lunch

Wrap the sandwich in parchment or sandwich paper to keep it secure in the box. Place chips and fresh fruit in separate compartments or small paper bags to avoid sogginess. Add the pickle slices in a small sealed container.

Boxed Lunch Extras (optional)

Portion 1 oz of chips into a small bag or sealed compartment. Place 3 oz of fresh fruit (grapes portioned or apple slices) in a separate container. If using apple slices, toss them briefly in a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning before packing.