Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney

This Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney is the perfect easy sandwich for a delicious lunch. A crusty French baguette topped with savory prosciutto, basil pesto, arugula, and a smear of fig chutney for sweetness.

Remember that amazing gourmet sandwich I told you about? Well, this Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney is it. It’s THE sandwich itself and proof that a few simple ingredients can transform an ordinary sandwich into something extraordinary!

This easy baguette sandwich with prosciutto has the perfect combination of flavors: Sweet, salty and a bit tangy. Then, there’s this perfect texture: Soft and crispy at the same time. I’m telling you, this Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney is probably the best easy gourmet sandwich I have ever tasted.

My Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto is the kind of sandwich I wouldn’t be ashamed to serve at a dinner party. The kind of hearty and delicious sandwich I could eat at every single picnic I go to. Honestly, I don’t mean to be rude, but you HAVE to try this Prosciutto Sandwich and soon, you’ll be in love too.

This sandwich is made with fresh crunchy French baguette, homemade pesto, homemade fig chutney, prosciutto and arugula. If you can, try to buy the best bread available where you live. Honestly, it represents half of the Prosciutto Sandwich and if your bread isn’t good, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.

As for the rest of the sandwich ingredients, you just have to follow these easy recipes for homemade fig chutney here, and homemade pesto there.  However, note that I left out the pine nuts in the pesto this time, just to cut down on unnecessary fat.

And you know what’s really cute? Bite-sized  Prosciutto Sandwiches for your buffet. 100% happy guests guaranteed!

Don’t eat meat or pork? Try another sandwich recipe : this classic but yet delicious Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich

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Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney

This Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney is the perfect easy sandwich for a delicious lunch. A crusty French baguette topped with salty, savory prosciutto, basil pesto,  arugula, and a smear of homemade fig chutney for sweetness.

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword brunch, easy, grab and go, Italian, lunch, meal prep, sandwich

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 sandwich

Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients

• 2.5 oz fresh French baguette about 6"long
• 1 tbsp homemade fig chutney
• 1 1/2 tsp homemade basil pesto
• 1/3 cup arugula
• 2 thin slices prosciutto

Instructions

1. Cut the baguette lengthwise using a sharp serrated knife.

2. Spread the bottom side with fresh fig chutney. Spread the top side with pesto. Make sure the sides don't touch.
3. Top the bottom baguette with fresh arugula, then prosciutto and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Prosciutto Sandwich with Pesto, Arugula and Fig Chutney

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 328 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 616mg27%

Potassium 77mg2%

Carbohydrates 46g15%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 310IU6%

Vitamin C 2.2mg3%

Calcium 78mg8%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.