PROSCIUTTO, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH

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Prosciutto -- air-dried Italian ham -- has a sweet, salty taste and a pleasant aroma. Its texture is dense and silky, the result of being pressed during curing. Here, it makes a flavorful alternative to bacon in our version of a BLT.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small clove garlic
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
8 slices Italian bread, lightly toasted
1 recipe Crispy Prosciutto
Romaine lettuce
8 ounces plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Using a garlic press, press the garlic clove into a small bowl. Whisk in the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Spread one side of each slice of toasted bread with garlic mayonnaise. Divide Crispy Prosciutto over 4 slices; top each with 1 leaf romaine lettuce and thinly sliced plum tomatoes. Top with remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down. Trim crusts as desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 17 g

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