Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches: A Hearty Italian-Style Sandwich Recipe

Name: Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches: A Hearty Italian-Style Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise; mayonnaise, to taste; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1 large plump beef steak tomatoes, sliced thin; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 red onion, sliced thin and separated into rings; 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into thin rings; 10 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced; 12 fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 pound each (sliced thin at the deli counter); hard salami, baked ham, capacolla; italian vinaigrette (Recipe Below); red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

4 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise
mayonnaise, to taste
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 large plump beef steak tomatoes, sliced thin
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 red onion, sliced thin and separated into rings
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into thin rings
10 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
12 fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 pound each (sliced thin at the deli counter)
hard salami, baked ham, capacolla
italian vinaigrette (Recipe Below)
red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on each ciabatta's top and bottom.
2
Layer the ciabatta bottoms with shredded lettuce, salt and peppered tomato slices, onion and pepper rings, mozzarella, basil leaves, the deli meats, and sliced olives. (NOTE: You can mix-up the order of these ingredients to your liking.)
3
Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cover with the ciabatta tops.
4
Cut the ciabatta sandwiches in half on the diagonal and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Take a few books and set on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down and soak in the vinaigrette.
5
Unwrap and enjoy!
6
ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
7
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings. Prep Time: 5 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise, mayonnaise, to taste, 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded, 1 large plump beef steak tomatoes, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches: A Hearty Italian-Style Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches: A Hearty Italian-Style Sandwich

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