Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich Recipe
Add Chicken for $2 | Add chicken for only $5 • Ciabatta bread with pesto sauce and balsamic vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella sliced, tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Pesto and Vinaigrette
Cheese and Vegetables
Optional Chicken
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally. Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds and the tomato into thin slices. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Chicken (optional)
If adding chicken, slice the cooked chicken breast into thin strips.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 3
Spread Pesto
Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce evenly on the cut side of each half of the ciabatta bread.
- 4
Add Balsamic Vinaigrette
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette over the pesto on one half of the bread.
- 5
Layer Cheese and Vegetables
Layer the fresh mozzarella slices on the bottom half of the ciabatta, followed by the tomato slices and fresh basil leaves.
- 6
Add Chicken (optional)
If you are adding chicken, place the sliced chicken breast on top of the basil leaves.
- 7
Top Off the Sandwich
Place the top half of the ciabatta over the assembled ingredients to complete the sandwich.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your Pesto Mozzarella Sandwich!
