Pancetta, Mizuna, and Tomato Sandwiches with Green Garlic Aïoli

Name: Pancetta, Mizuna, and Tomato Sandwiches with Green Garlic Aïoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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