The Cicero Recipe
parmesan crust | cheesy | Italian ‘salad’ | ciabatta
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ciabatta
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the ciabatta loaf in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet.
- 2
Make the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Add the Toppings
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the cut sides of the ciabatta bread.
- 4
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden.
- 5
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
- 6
Serve
Remove the ciabatta from the oven, let it cool slightly, then cut into pieces. Serve alongside the salad.