Best Vegetarian Ciabatta Sandwich Recipe | Easy Cafe-Style Lunch
Make the best vegetarian ciabatta sandwich with homemade crispy ciabatta bread, garden-fresh vegetables, cheese, and pesto. Every bite is fresh and satisfying, perfect for lunch, picnics, meal prep and easy dinners.
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Ciabatta rolls
- 4 tablespoon Basil pesto
- 4 Mozzarella slices fresh
- 2 Tomatoes sliced
- 1 Cucumber sliced
- 2 cups Lettuce mixed greens, spinach, arugula
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, add lettuce or any greens of your choice, salt and pepper to taste, drizzle olive oil, and toss to combine.2 cups Lettuce, Salt, Pepper, 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Slice each ciabatta roll in half. You can toast the bread if desired.4 Ciabatta rolls
- Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto inside the top half of each roll.4 tbsp Basil pesto
- On the bottom half layer, in this order: Lettuce, cheese slices, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and some more lettuce.4 Mozzarella slices, 2 Tomatoes, 1 Cucumber
- Place the pesto-coated top bun over the filling and gently press it down. Secure with a toothpick if desired.
Notes
- Instead of mozzarella, provolone can also be used.
- Wrap tightly for picnics and lunchboxes.
- For a caprese ciabatta sandwich, add balsamic glaze.
- Adjust all the ingredients to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg