Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa CucinaTad Dunbar Recipe

Tad Dunbar Recipe

Inspired by La Cucina
Time30m
Serves2

La Cucina bread, mortadella, bacon, aged provolone, dressed arugula, tomatoes, & lemon aioli

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lemon Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, juice from the lemon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Veggies

    Slice the tomato into thick slices and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the La Cucina bread in half. Spread a generous amount of lemon aioli on both sides. Layer with mortadella, crispy bacon, aged provolone slices, arugula, and tomato slices.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Close the sandwich, cut in half if desired, and serve immediately with extra lemon aioli on the side.

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