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Prosciutto Mozzarella and Pesto-Marinated Tomato Sandwich

Published: Aug 11, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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You’ll feel like you’re in Italy with this prosciutto, mozzarella and pesto-marinated tomato sandwich.

Prosciutto mozzarella and pesto marinated tomato sandwich. | livinglou.com

A good sandwich is totally underrated. It’s probably because I’ve had so many mediocre and just plain bad sandwiches in my life that I’m always reticent to make or order one. When I was in Italy a couple of years ago, a friend of mine recommended this tiny sandwich shop, and told me I had to order the prosciutto, tomato and mozzarella sandwich, so naturally I did. I take first hand recommendations very seriously.

I think the key to a great sandwich starts with the bread. Whether it’s a crusty hunk of Italian bread, or a soft and buttery brioche bun, I truly believe the bread makes or breaks a sandwich.

The next step to a great sandwich are the spreads, whether it’s mayonnaise or Dijon or in this case, pesto. This ensures that you won’t have a dry sandwich. And in my opinion, there is nothing worse than a dry sandwich.

Prosciutto mozzarella and pesto marinated tomato sandwich. | livinglou.com

This is one of those sandwiches that is perfect this time of year because tomatoes are in season. They are juicy, sweet and supremely delicious. Because this sandwich has so few ingredients, this is the time that you really want to splurge for that high quality, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella and salty prosciutto. Get it thinly sliced from the deli counter if you can.

And don’t forget about the pesto, make your own or go for the more “gourmet” variety at your local store, you won’t regret it. The pesto flavours the tomatoes and also soaks into the bread.

The best way to eat this? Wrap it up in plastic wrap and take it to go–on a boat or to the park, maybe to the beach (I always hate when sand gets in my food). Ideally, take this sandwich somewhere fun and share it with someone you care about, because then you’ll associate this sandwich with good memories like I do.

Prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich in Italy.

And above is the sandwich that inspired it all. I can still taste it.

Prosciutto mozzarella and pesto marinated tomato sandwich. | livinglou.com

Prosciutto Mozzarella and Pesto-Marinated Tomato Sandwich

Author: Louisa Clements
4.67 from 3 votes
You’ll feel like you’re in Italy with this prosciutto, mozzarella and pesto-marinated tomato sandwich.
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Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 loaves Italian bread (180g each) , halved lengthwise and halved crosswise to create 4 sandwiches
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 tsp high quality pesto
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes with pesto and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella and prosciutto on bread. Serve.
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Filed Under: 5 Ingredient Recipes, easy, lunch, quick recipes
Nutrition Facts
Prosciutto Mozzarella and Pesto-Marinated Tomato Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 756mg33%
Potassium 228mg7%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 711IU14%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 296mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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