Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFirefly Bistro & BarCaprese Ciabatta Recipe

Caprese Ciabatta Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and aged balsamic

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Ingredients

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Caprese Ciabatta Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ciabatta

    Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally and lightly toast it until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Prepare the tomatoes

    Chop the vine ripe tomatoes into thick slices and sprinkle them with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Layer the ingredients

    Spread the basil pesto evenly on the cut sides of the toasted ciabatta. Arrange the slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the pesto, followed by the sliced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.

  4. 4

    Add balsamic

    Drizzle the aged balsamic vinegar over the layered ingredients.

  5. 5

    Finish and serve

    Close the ciabatta and press down gently. Slice into portions and serve immediately.

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