Chorizo Salsa Sandwich

Submitted by Sackville

"Chorizo sausage and salsa are a combination made in heaven."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 fresh chorizo sausage
• 4 panini bread, sliced lengthwise (or similar)
• 50 g arugula
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

• For the salsa

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 red chile, finely chopped
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 10 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

directions

1. Start by making the salsa first.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic and chilli and cook for about five minutes, until softened.
3. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and sundried tomatoes and cook over a medium heat for about ten minutes.
4. When the mixture has reduced to a thick paste take off the heat and season to your taste.
5. Now cook the chorizo by heating a frying pan until very hot.
6. Slice the sausages in half lenghways and cook, cut-side down, for about five minutes or until they are charred.
7. Turn and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
8. Set aside and keep warm.
9. Place the bread onto the pan, pressing cut-side down until it is golden and charred and has soaked up the chorizo juices.
10. You will probably have to do this in batches.
11. Remove from the pan, spread the salsa over four slices of the bread.
12. Top with the chorizo, rocket and a squeeze of lemon juice.
13. Season with some salt and pepper, cover with the remaining bread and serve.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Under 30 minutes and a very tasty sandwich. I did add some cheese and mushrooms. We have a new deli in town and his chorizo is exceptional. The salsa is quick & easy to make and I love the sundried tomatoes in it. Thanks Sackville Girl for a tasty Sat night dinner