This is a quick and delicious sandwich. I was watching DD & D and this caught my eye. I can't even remember the restaurant. I wrote down what they did, but then lost the paper I wrote it on, so I kinda just made this up, based on what I could remember. In any case, it is fabulous! 1 long panini bun (I used a soft French Stick, about 9 inches long and 2 inches wide) 3 TBS soft goats cheese 1 TBS ready made basil pesto (or to taste) a small handful of kalamata olives in brine, pitted and then chopped a handful of artichoke quarters (You can use the roasted ones in oil, and herbs or tinned. I
used tinned because they are lower in fat, but still delicious)
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1 TBS french vinaigrette dressing 3 TBS grated Mozzarella cheese blend generous handful of baby greens salad leaves mix Split your roll in half, not quite all the way through, opening it like a book. On the bottom half spread the soft goats cheese evenly. Drizzle with the pesto, and then scatter the kalamata olives over top, along with the artichokes. Top with a layer of thinly sliced tomatoes. Drizzle these with the french dressing. Sprinkle the cheese overtop, keeping it from the edges. Close up the sandwich. Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Butter lightly. Place the sandwich in, top side down at first and pressing lightly down. Cook for a few minutes, then flip over and cook on the other side, pressing down. It should be golden brown on both sides and crisp when done. Remove from the heat to a cutting board. Pull open and stuff with the salad leaves. Be generous. Cut in half on the diagonal and serve to one very lucky person! |
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