Fried Mortadella Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 ciabatta (sliced in half)
• 4 mortadella (thinly sliced)
• 2 cheese (slices, such as provolone or mozzarella)
• 0.5 onion (sliced)
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided for salad and frying)
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or balsamic glaze)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for sauce)
• 1 tsp mustard (for sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   In a small bowl, prepare the mayo-mustard sauce by combining mayonnaise and mustard; set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, toss the fresh arugula with lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of olive oil and butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and caramelized. Remove from the pan.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the mortadella slices. Fry until the edges are crispy and browned.

5. 5

   Place the cheese slices over the mortadella in the pan to melt slightly.

6. 6

   Toast the ciabatta halves in the pan until crunchy and golden.

7. 7

   To assemble, spread the mayo-mustard sauce on the bottom half of the toasted ciabatta.

8. 8

   Layer the fried mortadella and melted cheese onto the bread.

9. 9

   Top with the caramelized onions and the dressed arugula salad.

10. 10

    Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (or glaze) and close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta.

Notes

The source mentions a mayo-mustard sauce in the description but does not list the specific ingredients in the bulleted list; standard proportions are assumed. The cooking method involves using both oil and butter for frying the mortadella and onions.

Nutrition per serving

• sandwich
• lunch
• fried
• mortadella
• italian-style
• comfort food