Pesto Focaccia Sandwich with Caprese Filling & Grilled Zucchini
Bring Italy to Your Kitchen with This Pesto Caprese Focaccia, a delightful pesto focaccia sandwich recipe.
A fresh focaccia pesto sandwich transports your tastebuds to the Mediterranean. It's a perfect quick lunch. It's also a refreshing summer picnic staple. This pesto Caprese sandwich hits every craving. Here at Mercato di Bellina, we believe in simple, high-quality ingredients. Combine fluffy, fresh bread with a vibrant pesto-mayo spread. Add creamy mozzarella and premium ROI olive oil. You get an unforgettable focaccia mozzarella sandwich. Grilled zucchini adds a new level of flavor. It also adds great texture to this Caprese focaccia.
Why You’ll Love This Focaccia with Pesto
Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes, making it the perfect gourmet lunch upgrade.
Premium Flavors: Featuring authentic ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil and ROI Olives for a true Italian market experience.
Versatile: Serve it cold for a picnic or warm it up in a panini press for a toasted focaccia with mozzarella.
Ingredients for Your Pesto Focaccia Sandwich (Serves 1)
Grill the Zucchini: Slice the zucchini lengthwise or into rounds. Grill them on a pan or outdoor grill until tender and beautifully, lightly charred.
Mix the Spread: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ROI Basil Pesto until smooth and creamy.
Build the Base: Generously spread the pesto-mayo mixture onto the bottom half of the focaccia.
Layer the Caprese: Add an even layer of sliced mozzarella, followed by the fresh, juicy sliced tomatoes.
Add the Zucchini: Top the tomatoes with your warm, grilled zucchini.
The Finishing Touch: Generously drizzle the filling with ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oiland season with a pinch of salt to bring out the vibrant flavors.
Serve & Enjoy: Place the top half of the focaccia on your sandwich. Serve immediately with a side of savory ROI Olives.
Pro Tip: Looking to pair this tomato pesto focaccia with something special? Browse the Mercato di Bellina pantry. Stock up on our signature ROI olive oils and spreads. Elevate all your homemade sandwiches!
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