Salami and Fresh Mozzarella Paninis
Spicy Springer's salami is complemented with fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and a flavourful pesto. Serve with a fresh green salad for an easy but upscale lunch.
Makes 6 servings.
| 12 |
slices crusty Italian bread |
| 1/4 cup 50 mL |
olive oil |
| 12 |
slices spicy Springers salami or sopressata |
| 6 |
large slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or 12 smaller slices) |
| 12 |
basil leaves |
| 2 tbsp 25 mL |
pesto |
Brush one side of each piece of bread with olive oil. Top 6 of the slices on the un-oiled side with salami slices, mozzarella and basil leaves.
Brush pesto over the unoiled side of the remaining bread slices and top to make 6 sandwiches (oiled sides out).
Grill sandwiches over medium high heat in a panini press or skillet until golden and cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve immediately.
PER SERVING: about 450 cal, 21 g pro, 35 g total fat (16 g sat fat), 11 g carb, 1 g fibre, 85 mg chol, 450 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 8%, calcium 6%, vit A 2%, vit C 0%
Source: www.ontariomeatandpoultry.ca
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