Beef, Apple & Arugula Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons finely-grated fresh horseradish
• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tart green apples, cored,halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 1/2 lbs roast beef, sliced thick,about 1/8 inch width
• 1/4 lb arugula, big stems removed

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice and plenty of black pepper.

2. 2

   Toss the apple thoroughly in the remaining lemon juice to prevent browning.

3. 3

   Cut the roast beef into strips about 1-inch wide and 5-to 7-inches long.

4. 4

   Place an apple slice and a few arugula leaves on the short end of each strip -- they should stick out on the edges -- and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon horseradish cream over.

5. 5

   Roll up and spear with a toothpick.

6. 6

   Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

7. 7

   Serve cold.