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)
- 1 small focaccia loaf (sliced horizontally)
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 fresh mozzarella balls, sliced
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp ROI Basil Pesto
- ROI Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for drizzling)
- Salt, to taste
- ROI Olives, for serving on the side
Step-by-Step Directions
- 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 Oil and 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.
