California Asparagus Sandwich

Servings:  5

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup Saratoga Garlic Aioli (Your choice)
  • 8 squares Focaccia bread
  • 1 ½ cup baby lettuce or arugula
  • 1 cup roasted red bell pepper pieces
  • 16 cooked asparagus spears
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick (may substitute provolone or mild swiss)
  • 4 slices pancetta or thick bacon cooked almost crisp and broken into 3 pieces

 Instructions:

  1. Have ingredients at room temperature. 
  2. Spread aioli generously on smooth side of square. 
  3. Divide remaining ingredients among 4 squares Focaccia, layered in order listed. 
  4. Top squares with Focaccia. 
  5. Cut each sandwich in half and then into triangles. 
  6. Can be served at room temperature or warmed at 450F for a few moments.