Pesto Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella and Tomato

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly assembled sandwich. With crusty bread, creamy pesto mayo, salty prosciutto, ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella, this one hits all the right notes. It’s so easy to put together that you can make it at home or even at the office.

When lunchtime rolls around, you’ll be glad you took five minutes to whip this up. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. Trust us, this sandwich will become a go-to in your meal rotation.

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Ingredients

1 unit Roma TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Fresh MozzarellaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Ciabatta BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon PestoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ProsciuttoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the tomato and fresh mozzarella. Slice the tomato and mozzarella into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
2. Halve the ciabatta rolls. If desired, toast them in a toaster or under the broiler until golden.
3. In a small bowl, combine the pesto and mayonnaise until well mixed. Spread the pesto mayo evenly onto the cut sides of each ciabatta half.
4. Layer the bottom halves with tomato slices, prosciutto and mozzarella slices. Top with the other ciabatta half.
5. Slice each sandwich diagonally in half. Divide between plates and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, you can substitute ciabatta with any crusty bread like focaccia, sourdough or a baguette.

How do I store leftovers?

This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a day, but the bread may become soggy.

Can I make this sandwich vegetarian?

Absolutely! Simply omit the prosciutto and add extra vegetables like roasted red peppers or arugula.