Drain the antipasti
Oily vegetables can soften focaccia quickly. Drain well before serving.
Italian Recipe
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
For the focaccia sandwich, slice the focaccia open and top with pesto, antipasti vegetables, mozzarella, rocket and a little balsamic cream. 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 rocket leaves it aromatic, fresh and with enough structure to cut.
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Recipe
Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
Focaccia Sandwich with Antipasti is a quick Italian sandwich with pesto, grilled vegetables, mozzarella and rocket. It is important to have a juicy but not dripping filling.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare focaccia
Cut the focaccia horizontally. If it is very soft, briefly roast the cut surfaces.
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2
Drain the antipasti
Drain the antipasti vegetables well and cut large pieces smaller.
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3
Add the toppings
Spread the bottom with pesto. Spread mozzarella, antipasti and rocket on top.
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4
Season to taste
Season with a little balsamic cream, salt and pepper. Cover and press lightly.
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5
Cut
Cut the sandwich into 4 pieces. Wrap tightly in paper for picnic.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Focaccia sandwich with antipasti
Keeping layers stable
Heavy ingredients down, rocket up. This way, the sandwich can be cut better.
Wrap for on the go
The sandwich remains compact and easier to transport when tightly wrapped in paper.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
For a non-vegetarian version, add thinly sliced 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 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. Fry very airy focaccia briefly.
Antipasti or mozzarella were too moist, drain well and do not use too much sauce.
Yes, wrap firmly in paper. Rocket stays better if the sandwich does not lie warm for hours.
Grilled peppers, zucchini, eggplant, artichokes or dried tomatoes go well.
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