Description
A vibrant sandwich featuring layers of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and homemade basil pesto on a crispy baguette, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup pistachios (salted & roasted)
- 2 medium garlic cloves (sliced)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh basil
- Zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 large French baguette
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or olive oil)
- 2–3 tbsp sun-dried tomato bruschetta
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 16 oz sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 large heirloom tomato (or 2 medium tomatoes)
- 16 slices prosciutto
- 16 slices dry coppa
- 16 slices dry salami or sopresseta
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add pistachios, garlic, parmesan cheese, and about half of the olive oil into the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Basil: Gradually add fresh basil, lemon zest, and juice, while continuing to pulse. Drizzle in the remaining olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle in sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Blend until evenly mixed.
- Slice the Bread: Cut your baguette or bread of choice lengthwise; ensure it doesn’t split in half completely for easy assembly.
- Toast for Crunch: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly toast the bread for around 5 minutes or until golden.
- Spread the Base: Layer mayonnaise or olive oil across one half of the bread. Spread the sun-dried tomato bruschetta onto the other half generously.
- Layer the Goodness: Start with baby arugula, followed by mozzarella slices, and atop this mountain of flavor, gracefully drape the prosciutto, coppa, and salami.
- Finish with Tomato: Slice the heirloom tomato and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, placing them right on top.
- Join Forces: Close your sandwich and gently press down. Cut it into manageable portions to serve.
Notes
Make the basil pesto a day in advance for best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg