PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA AND CITRUS TAPENADE SANDWICHES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Citrus Tapenade Sandwiches image

Categories     Sandwich     Food Processor     Citrus     Garlic     Picnic     Father's Day     Lunch     Mozzarella     Grill/Barbecue     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pesto:
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces)
Sandwiches:
8 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white bread
Olive oil (for brushing)
Citrus Tapenade
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • For pesto:
  • Toast walnuts in small skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring often. Cool. Puree walnuts, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in processor to paste, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Add half of basil leaves; puree. Add remaining basil; blend until coarse puree forms. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper.
  • For sandwiches:
  • Brush 1 side of each bread slice with olive oil. Heat griddle or heavy large skillet over medium-high heat; grill bread, oiled side down, until golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer grilled bread to clean work surface; let stand until cool. Turn 4 bread slices over (grilled side down) and spread thin layer of Citrus Tapenade evenly over each. Top with prosciutto slices, then mozzarella cheese slices. Drizzle with pesto. Drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over ungrilled side of each of 4 remaining bread slices. Place bread, grilled side up, atop sandwich filling. Cut sandwiches in half and serve.

hasnain bukhari
[email protected]

This sandwich is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics or potlucks.


Jeremy Gray
[email protected]

I've made this sandwich several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Taslim islam Taslim islam
[email protected]

This is a great sandwich recipe! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so easy to make.


erlie I
[email protected]

I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was so good! The flavors were all so well-balanced and the bread was perfectly toasted.


Aparna Duwadi
[email protected]

This sandwich was absolutely delicious! The combination of the salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, and tangy citrus tapenade was perfect. The bread was also nice and crusty, which added to the overall experience.