The best picnic sandwich
This quick sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata is the perfect picnic meal, but also can be used as an appetizer or for a lunch or dinner at home. Make it in advance so the flavors can meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 -8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf crusty French bread such as La Brea French bread
- 1/2 cup pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 pound burrata cheese
- 10 good-sized basil leaves
- 10 roasted tomato halves
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced salami (optional)
- 8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, drained
Instructions
- Using a serrated knife, slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Spread the pesto on the bottom half of the loaf. Spread the burrata on top of the pesto. Arrange the basil leaves down the length of the loaf and put half a roasted tomato on top of each basil leaf. If you are using salami, layer the salami on top of the roasted tomatoes. Layer pieces of roasted pepper as the final layer.
- Top the layers with the top half of the bread loaf and insert toothpicks down the length of the sandwich about 2″ apart. The toothpicks will hold the layers together. Slice between the toothpicks and serve.