Delicious Ciabatta Sandwich
Experience the joy of a homemade ciabatta sandwich with its perfect combination of crispy crust and soft, airy interior. This quick and easy recipe allows you to customize your ingredients, making it ideal for picnics, lunchboxes, or as a satisfying midnight snack. Loaded with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ciabatta bread (about 10 ounces)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large ripe heirloom tomato
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler if toasting.
- Slice the ciabatta horizontally into two equal halves.
- Layer thick slices of fresh mozzarella on one half.
- Add sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Optional: Toast under the broiler for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, slice into manageable pieces, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg