Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches
Elevate your sandwich game with these vibrant and flavorful Pesto Focaccia Sandwiches, a perfect medley of fresh and wholesome ingredients layered between pillowy focaccia bread. This quick and easy recipe features fragrant basil pesto, creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and peppery arugula, all finished with a drizzle of olive oil and sweet balsamic glaze for a sophisticated touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or effortless entertaining. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors and textures, these sandwiches are as beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you're a pesto lover or focaccia fanatic, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 loaf Focaccia bread
- 0.5 cup Basil pesto
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 cup Arugula
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the focaccia bread in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.
Step 2
Spread the basil pesto evenly over the cut sides of both the top and bottom layers of the focaccia.
Step 3
Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into thin, even slices.
Step 4
Layer the mozzarella slices evenly across the bottom half of the focaccia.
Step 5
Place the tomato slices on top of the mozzarella. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and black pepper for added flavor.
Step 6
Add the arugula evenly on top of the tomato slices.
Step 7
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the arugula layer.
Step 8
Place the top half of the focaccia bread on the sandwich and press down gently to hold everything together.
Step 9
Slice the assembled focaccia sandwich into 4 equal portions using a sharp knife for easy serving.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1230.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2879.2 |
| Total Fat 167.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 45.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g | |
| Cholesterol 176.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6369.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 232.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.2g | |
| Protein 114.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 36.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2263.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2293.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories