Don't be deterred by all of the steps and ingredients here! (Seriously, come back. We have sandwiches.) Every component of this sandwich can be prepared a day or two (or more) ahead of time, which makes it perfect for a party, or a big messy lunch with friends.
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<br />As for the pickles, use whatever in-season vegetables you like, but the beets are pretty key to the DNA of this sandwich. In the summer, Caroline Fidanza -- the recipe's author -- uses fresh tomatoes and basil; in winter, it's roasted roots and chiffonaded kale. Go crazy.
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<br />Adapted slightly from <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Saltie-A-Cookbook-Caroline-Fidanza/dp/145210302X/?tag=food52-20">Saltie: A Cookbook</a></strong> (Chronicle, 2012)
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