Description
A traditional Italian mortadella sandwich with creamy burrata, pistachio pesto, and peppery arugula on crusty ciabatta – an elevated take on the classic Bologna sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
4 slices Mortadella
2 slices Italian Bread
1 tablespoon Aioli or Mustard
1 cup Fresh Greens
1 medium Tomato
Instructions
- Slice ciabatta roll horizontally and lightly toast if desired.
- Spread pistachio pesto on bottom half of bread.
- Layer mortadella slices (folded for texture), then tear burrata over the meat.
- Toss arugula with olive oil, lemon zest and salt. Pile on top of burrata.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Close sandwich and press gently.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pistachio Pesto: Blend 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, 1/4 cup basil, 1 garlic clove, 2 tbsp Parmesan, 3 tbsp olive oil, salt to taste
- For authentic flavor, seek out mortadella with pistachio pieces
- Substitute fresh mozzarella if burrata is unavailable
- Add sliced pickled peppers for a spicy kick
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 whole sandwich
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg