Ultimate Gourmet Ciabatta Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)
Ciabatta loaded with savory meats, melty cheese, and fresh slaw for a crave-worthy lunch or snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 -
2 halves ciabatta loaf
→ Meats
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100 g cooked ham
03 -
100 g spicy salami
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100 g pancetta
→ Cheese
05 -
7 slices Monterey Jack cheese
→ Vegetables
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0.5 tomato, sliced
→ Condiments
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Balsamic glaze, for finishing
→ Coleslaw Mixture
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1 cup shredded cabbage
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2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
→ Pesto Butter Spread
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2 tablespoons pesto
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 -
Slice the ciabatta loaf horizontally into two equal halves.
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In a small bowl, combine butter, pesto, and chopped parsley until evenly mixed. Spread the mixture generously onto the cut sides of both ciabatta halves.
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Place the prepared ciabatta halves in an air fryer or under a broiler. Toast until the bread is golden and crisp, approximately 2–3 minutes.
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Arrange cooked ham, spicy salami, and pancetta over the bottom half of the ciabatta. Layer with sliced tomato and season with kosher salt.
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Top with slices of Monterey Jack cheese. Return the open sandwich to the air fryer or oven until the cheese is fully melted.
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Season with freshly ground black pepper. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage with Caesar dressing. Place a generous layer of coleslaw on top of the melted cheese.
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Drizzle balsamic glaze over the fillings. Close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta, press gently, and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips:
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For maximum crunch, assemble and serve the sandwich immediately after toasting and melting the cheese.
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Customize the level of heat by adjusting the amount of spicy salami.