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Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

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by MakeThatMakeThis

Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

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by MakeThatMakeThis

Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

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by MakeThatMakeThis

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Picnic Dish
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    MakeThatMakeThis's Notes: This sandwich is packed with fresh flavors that only get better overnight as it compresses. It's a crowd pleaser - who doesn't like mozzarella, fresh pesto, salty prosciutto and intense sun...

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Serves 6 as part of a picnic

  1. Make the pesto by putting the basil, pine nuts (toast them first in the oven if you have time) and cheese in a processor. Grate in the garlic, then blend, adding olive oil through the hole in the top to make a thick paste. Season well

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  2. Slice the ciabatta lengthwise, spread both cut sides with the pesto, then build up the filling in layers, ham then cheese slices, then sundried tomatoes, more cheese slices etc, seasoning each layer

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  3. Sandwich the bread together again, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and put in the fridge with cans on top of it to weight it down (it might balance better to put a baking tray on top, then the cans on the tray). Refrigerate overnight.

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  4. Slice cross-ways into sandwiches

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4 Comments on Mediterranean Pressed Sandwich

Ozoz_profile Reply

Love your sketches

Mrs Reply

Yummy! Love your how-to sketch!

Dsc_0400 Reply

I think I am in love! I can't wait to take this on my next picnic!!

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Thank you for saying so! I'm really glad you like the look of it.

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