Drain antipasti
Oily vegetables can quickly soften Focaccia. Drain well before.
Italian Recipe
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
For the focaccia sandwich, Focaccia is cut and covered with pesto, antipasti vegetables, mozzarella, rucola and some balsamic cream. Well drained ingredients keep the bread stable.
Total time
15 min
Calories
610 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti and mozzarella
This sandwich works best with strong focaccia and well drained antipasti. Too much oil makes the bread soft. A thin layer of pesto, mozzarella and rucola ensures aroma, freshness and enough structure when cutting.
Vegetarian Dinners
Lunch
Summer Recipes
Italian Recipes
Recipe
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti is a fast Italian sandwich with pesto, grilled vegetables, mozzarella and rucola. Important is a juicy but not dripping filling.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
-
1
Prepare Focaccia
Cut Focaccia horizontally. If it is very soft, briefly roast the cut surfaces.
-
2
Drain antipasti
Drain antipasti vegetables well and cut large pieces smaller.
-
3
Add the toppings
Sprinkle underside with pesto. Spread mozzarella, antipasti and rucola on top.
-
4
Flavouring
Season with little balsamic cream, salt and pepper. Place on the lid and press slightly.
-
5
Cut
Cut sandwich into 4 pieces. For picnic wrap firmly in paper.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
Keep layers stable
Heavy ingredients down, rucola up. This way, the sandwich can be cut better.
Wrap on the go
Hardly wrapped in paper, the sandwich remains compact and can be transported better.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
For a non-vegetarian variant, add thinly cut Prosciutto and use a little less antipasti.
Burrata makes the sandwich creamier. Then cut very carefully and serve directly.
Nutrition per serving
610kcal
72.0 gCarbohydrates
18.0 gProtein
26.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
A rather stable Focaccia with not too soft crumb is best. Very airy Focaccia toast briefly.
Antipasti or mozzarella were too moist. Drain both well and do not use too much sauce.
Yeah, wrap tight in paper. Rucola stays better if the sandwich isn't warm for hours.
Grilled peppers, zucchini, eggplant, artichokes or dried tomatoes fit well.
Keep cooking