Description
Gourmet picnic-style brie and prosciutto sandwich delivers Italian elegance between crisp bread slices. Creamy cheese, salty prosciutto, and fresh herbs combine for a delightful portable meal you’ll crave on sunny afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 9–12 ounces (255–340 grams) assorted deli meat (prosciutto, spicy salami, and Spanish chorizo)
- 1 8 ounce (226 grams) wheel brie, sliced
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 roasted bell peppers (sliced)
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) pitted mixed olives (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
Bread and Condiments:
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread (halved lengthwise)
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fig preserves
- juice of 1 lemon
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Hollow out the top ciabatta slice, creating a spacious cavity for abundant fillings, ensuring a generous sandwich architecture.
- Liberally brush both bread surfaces with tangy vinaigrette, infusing each layer with robust flavor profiles.
- Strategically arrange olives and roasted bell peppers as the initial foundation of the sandwich’s textural landscape.
- Layer assorted cured meats across the bread, creating a delicate mosaic of savory prosciutto and complementary proteins.
- Carefully position creamy Brie cheese, allowing its rich texture to meld with the underlying ingredients.
- Scatter fresh arugula leaves over the cheese, introducing a peppery and crisp element to the sandwich composition.
- Drizzle additional vinaigrette generously, enhancing the overall moisture and flavor intensity.
- Gently press the top bread half, compressing the ingredients into a unified, compact sandwich structure.
- For optimal enjoyment, either serve immediately or tightly wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to harmonize.
- Prior to serving, slice the sandwich into 6-8 elegant portions, perfect for picnic or casual dining experiences.
Notes
- Hollow out the bread carefully to prevent tearing, creating a perfect pocket for fillings while maintaining structural integrity.
- Try different vinaigrettes like herb-infused or citrus-based dressings to customize flavor profiles and enhance sandwich complexity.
- Prep sandwiches ahead of time for picnics or gatherings, allowing flavors to meld together and develop deeper taste when wrapped and chilled.
- Consider dietary alternatives by swapping prosciutto with grilled vegetables or plant-based protein for vegetarian guests, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg