Description
This classic gourmet ciabatta sandwich is a quick, flavor-packed Italian-inspired meal made with crusty ciabatta bread, savory deli meat, melty provolone, roasted red peppers, and a zesty Dijon-balsamic sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or easy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ciabatta roll, split
- 4 slices turkey or ham
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: sliced avocado
- Optional: sliced tomato
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar until smooth.
- Slice ciabatta roll and lightly toast cut sides in a skillet.
- Spread sauce evenly on both halves of the bread.
- Layer turkey or ham on the bottom half.
- Add provolone cheese over the meat.
- Top with roasted red peppers, spinach, and optional tomato or avocado.
- Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Close sandwich and warm in skillet on low heat until cheese softens.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
For extra melt and crispness, press the sandwich gently with a spatula or use a panini press.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ciabatta sandwich recipe, gourmet sandwich, Italian sandwich, quick lunch