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Two halves of the focaccia sandwich stacked on a wooden board, showing layers of pesto, burrata, deli meat, bruschetta and arugula.

Viral Trader Joe's Focaccia Sandwich

Isabel
This Trader Joe's Viral Focaccia Sandwich features toasty tomato focaccia bread with layers of deli meat, arugula, burrata, bruschetta, balsamic glaze and pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 14.5 ounce Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia one loaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for the arugula
  • 2 cups arugula
  • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1-2 tablespoons Italian bomba hot pepper sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons fig jam optional
  • 6 oz Italian deli meats
  • 8 oz burrata drained. 2 balls
  • ½ cup bruschetta sauce drained
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Slice the focaccia in half horizontally, drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and toast on a skillet over medium heat cut side up for 6-8 minutes until golden.
    14.5 ounce Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato & Parmesan Focaccia
  • In a bowl, toss the arugula with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups arugula, ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar, ½ lemon, salt and pepper to taste
  • Spread the pesto on the bottom half of the focaccia. Spread the bomba sauce or fig jam on the top half.
    3 tablespoons pesto, 1-2 tablespoons Italian bomba hot pepper sauce, 2 tablespoons fig jam
  • Layer the meats over the pesto in a single layer. Added 9 slices total but feel free to stack them.
    6 oz Italian deli meats
  • Tear the burrata into pieces and place on top of the meat. Season with salt and pepper.
    8 oz burrata
  • Spoon the drained bruschetta over the burrata and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
    ½ cup bruschetta sauce, 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • Top with the other half of the focaccia, press down gently and cut into 4 pieces. Serve immediately.
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