Easy Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich with Pesto Mayo

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly assembled sandwich. With crusty bread, creamy pesto mayo, salty prosciutto, ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella, this prosciutto caprese sandwich is a lunchtime game-changer. It’s so simple to put together-you can make it at home or pack it for work.

This recipe takes just 5 minutes and requires no cooking. Just slice, spread, layer and enjoy. It’s the ultimate quick lunch that feels like a treat.

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Ingredients

2 unit CiabattaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon PestoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ProsciuttoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Fresh MozzarellaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally. If desired, lightly toast the cut sides in a skillet with a little cooking oil over medium heat until golden.
2. In a small bowl, mix the pesto and mayonnaise together until well combined.
3. Spread the pesto mayo mixture evenly on the cut sides of the ciabatta.
4. Slice the tomato into rounds. Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds or tear into pieces.
5. Layer the prosciutto, tomato slices and mozzarella on the bottom half of each roll.
6. Close the sandwiches with the top halves. Serve immediately or wrap for later.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make this sandwich ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sandwich and wrap it tightly. However, the bread may soften from the tomato and pesto mayo. For best results, pack the components separately and assemble just before eating.

What can I substitute for pesto?

You can use basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto or even a simple basil vinaigrette. If you don’t have pesto, try a spread of olive tapenade or roasted red pepper spread.

Can I use a different type of bread?

Absolutely. Ciabatta works great, but you can also use focaccia, sourdough or a crusty baguette. Just make sure it’s sturdy enough to hold the fillings.