
Caprese Ciabatta
Ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a heavy drizzle of good balsamic.
Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- easy
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Toast the cut sides of the ciabatta lightly.
- 02
Spread pesto over both interior faces. Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, and arugula.
- 03
Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and close.
- 04
Serve as is, or press in a panini grill for 2 to 3 minutes for a warm version.
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Allergens & dietary notes
Suits: vegetarian
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