Pancetta, Mizuna, and Tomato Sandwiches with Green Garlic Aïoli

Gourmet sandwiches featuring crispy pancetta, fresh mizuna greens, and tomatoes layered between brioche slices spread with homemade green garlic aioli. A perfect blend of Italian and French influences with crispy, creamy, and fresh elements.

6 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons green garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon fleur de sel
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 packages pancetta
  • 12 slices brioche
  • 1 bunch mizuna
  • 3 whole beefsteak tomatoes
  • cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    **For aioli:**Blend olive oil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel in processor until garlic is minced. Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and blend well. Transfer to small bowl; whisk in remaining mayonnaise and lemon juice.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.

  3. 3.

    **For sandwiches:**Preheat oven to 450°F. Arrange pancetta slices in single layer on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Place toast on work surface. Spread with aioli. Divide mizuna among 6 toast slices; top with tomatoes, then pancetta, dividing equally. Top with remaining 6 toast slices, aioli side down. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

    10 min