Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato Tartine
Introduction
This is our go-to, open-top pesto sandwich, and it's about as Mediterranean as you can get. By relying on just a few ingredients, the quality of each one must be absolutely top-notch.
When serving this for friends we pull out all the stops and source buffalo mozzarella from Campania, our favourite 20-year-old balsamic vinegar from Moderna, and plenty of La Vallee des Beaux, which we reserve for special occasions. Providing you invest in the best possible, in-season tomatoes, supermarket sourced ingredients are perfectly acceptable.
Ingredients for one pesto tartine
| Sourdough | 1 slice |
| Heritage tomato | x1 |
| Pesto | 50g |
| Mozzarella | 100g |
| Balsamic vinegar | as needed |
| Olive oil | as needed |
| Sea salt flakes | to taste |
| Pepper | to taste |
Method
Cut a 1-inch slice of sourdough, drizzle with olive oil, and grill until just starting to colour, about 30-45 seconds.
Spread the pesto all over the bread, encouraging it to fill the gaps in the bread as you go.
Slice the mozzarella and lay it on top of the pesto, followed by a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Next, cut the tomato into thick slices and layer them on top of the mozzarella.
Finally, drizzle with a little more oil and flake on some sea salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper.
Serving suggestions
Sweet potato fries
Homemade coleslaw
BBQ-pulled pork
Pickles and onion rings
Simple green salad