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Crispy Prosciutto Caprese Sandwich

This Italian-inspired summer sandwich is layered with creamy basil avocado aioli, fresh mozzarella, juicy salted tomatoes, arugula, and both tender and crispy prosciutto on toasted baguette. It’s fresh, salty, crunchy, and packed with summer flavor.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basil Avocado Aioli
  • 1/2 cup avocado mayo
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1 garlic clove
For the Sandwich
  • Toasted baguette
  • Basil avo aioli
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Salted tomato slices
  • Thin prosciutto
  • Arugula
  • Crispy prosciutto
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Add the avocado mayo, basil leaves, parsley, and garlic clove to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth to make the basil avo aioli.
  3. Toast the baguette.
  4. Spread the basil avo aioli onto the toasted baguette.
  5. Layer with fresh mozzarella.
  6. Add the salted tomato slices.
  7. Add the thin prosciutto.
  8. Top with arugula.
  9. Add the crispy prosciutto.
  10. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
  11. Cut, serve, disappear immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, bake or pan-crisp a few pieces of prosciutto before adding them to the sandwich.
  • The basil avocado aioli can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Best served immediately while the baguette is crispy.