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Mortadella, Burrata & Pesto Focaccia Sandwich
This sandwich layers creamy burrata cheese, savory mortadella slices, fresh tomato, and peppery arugula atop focaccia bread spread with pesto, olive oil, and a drizzle of balsamic cream. The combination creates a rich and balanced sandwich featuring soft mozzarella texture, herbaceous pesto, and the gentle tang of balsamic, finished with seasoning of salt and black pepper. Cut into four portions, it offers a satisfying Italian-inspired meal or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 focaccia bread
- 10 lices mortadella
- 2 burrata mozzarella
- 3 tbsp pesto
- 1 tomato sliced, large
- arugula
- balsamic cream (balsamic vinaigrette or reduced balsamic can also be used)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the focaccia horizontally in half.
- Break the mozzarella with your hands and spread it over the whole surface of the bread.
- Spread the pesto with a spoon, then place the slices of mortadella, tomato, arugula, olive oil, salt, pepper and balsamic cream.
- Place the other half of the focaccia on top, cut into 4 and serve.
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Notes
- If burrata is unavailable, sliced mozzarella is an acceptable substitute for a creamy cheese layer.
- For a different flavor profile, switch basil pesto with arugula pesto according to preference.