(NC) As summer days heat up, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your lunch game with easy, gourmet sandwiches that come together in minutes. You can't go wrong with the classic duo of prosciutto and cheese. This combination makes for a simple, satisfying bite that's big on flavour without a lot of fuss. Layer the ingredients below onto multigrain, a fresh baguette, ciabatta or your favourite bread. Whether you're packing for a picnic or whipping up something quick between summer plans, this sandwich brings a touch of effortless European flair to any meal.
Proscuitto Sandwiches with Arugula and Grana Padano
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 8 slices of sandwich bread
- Sliced Prosciutto di Parma PDO, as required
- Grana Padano PDO cheese as required
- Arugula, as needed
- Honey, to taste
- Mustard, to taste
Directions:
- Set your prosciutto and other ingredients aside; cut the cheese into thin flakes.
- For the dressing, mix mustard and honey in a bowl. While stirring, slowly pour in olive oil until mixture is smooth. Refrigerate.
- Remove the bread crust and roll it lightly with a rolling pin to flatten gently. You can also use bread without crusts. Toast it lightly in a frying pan or on a grill.
- Place the prosciutto slices on the bread, followed by arugula and the Grana Padano petals. Finally, add a dollop of dressing, and a second slice of bread.
- Cut the sandwiches into two triangles and serve. If you want to store them to serve later, wrap them in a layer of plastic wrap and leave in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.