Description
This Italian Focaccia Sandwich is a delectable and flavorful comfort food featuring layers of creamy burrata, savory prosciutto, spicy salami, fresh arugula, and vibrant pesto spread on soft focaccia bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual gathering, it combines fresh ingredients and rich Italian flavors in a simple, easy-to-assemble sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 1 loaf Focaccia (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Pesto Sauce (thin layer)
- 8 ounces Burrata Cheese (room temperature)
- 4 ounces Prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 4 ounces Salami (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Arugula (lightly drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
Side
- 1 bag Hal’s NY Backyard BBQ Chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Slice the Focaccia: Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully slice the focaccia loaf in half lengthwise to create a top and bottom layer, ensuring the thickness remains about 1 inch for sturdy sandwich structure.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce over the bottom half of the sliced focaccia to add a flavorful and aromatic base to the sandwich.
- Add Burrata Cheese: Generously layer pieces of room-temperature burrata cheese on top of the pesto. The creamy texture of the burrata will enhance every bite.
- Layer Meats: Arrange thinly sliced prosciutto over the burrata, followed by an even layer of thinly sliced salami to introduce a savory, slightly spicy element.
- Add Arugula: Scatter the arugula leaves, which have been lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, over the meats for freshness and a slight peppery bite.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Place the top half of the focaccia back on the sandwich and gently press down to compact the ingredients together without squeezing out the fillings.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the sandwich into desired serving pieces and serve immediately alongside a bag of Hal’s NY Backyard BBQ Chips for a classic, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For best flavor, bring burrata cheese to room temperature before assembling the sandwich.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the focaccia to prevent tearing the bread.
- Adjust the amount of salami and prosciutto to suit your taste preference.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the texture contrasts; focaccia can become soggy if left too long.
- To keep the sandwich fresh for later, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
