Best 7 Ciabatta Sandwich Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable, hearty, and flavorful ciabatta sandwich recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further! In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best ciabatta sandwich recipes that are sure to elevate your lunchtime routine or impress your friends and family at your next gathering. From classic Italian combinations to innovative and modern takes on this iconic sandwich, we have compiled a diverse selection of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to indulge in the mouthwatering world of ciabatta sandwiches.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CIABATTA DELI SANDWICHES: A HEARTY ITALIAN-STYLE SANDWICH



Ciabatta Deli Sandwiches: a Hearty Italian-Style Sandwich image

This two-fisted sandwich boasts a variety of colors and flavors. Like red, plump tomatoes; fresh basil and mozzarella; red onions and green peppers; salami, ham and capacolla - drizzled with homemade Italian vinaigrette. These classic Italian flavors make a great combination for this well-loved Italian American sandwich. Chips or a scoop of potato salad and a piece of seasonal fruit make this a delicious, satisfying meal.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ciabatta rolls, halved lengthwise
mayonnaise, to taste
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 large plump beef steak tomatoes, sliced thin
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 red onion, sliced thin and separated into rings
1 green pepper, seeded and sliced into thin rings
10 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
12 fresh basil leaves, rinsed and patted dry
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
hard salami, baked ham, capacolla
italian vinaigrette (Recipe Below)
red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Spread desired amount of mayonnaise on each ciabatta's top and bottom.
  • Layer the ciabatta bottoms with shredded lettuce, salt and peppered tomato slices, onion and pepper rings, mozzarella, basil leaves, the deli meats, and sliced olives. (NOTE: You can mix-up the order of these ingredients to your liking.)
  • Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Cover with the ciabatta tops.
  • Cut the ciabatta sandwiches in half on the diagonal and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Take a few books and set on top of the sandwiches to weigh them down and soak in the vinaigrette.
  • Unwrap and enjoy!
  • ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings. Prep Time: 5 minutes.

CIABATTA SANDWICH



Ciabatta Sandwich image

This ciabatta sandwich is loaded with spicy salami, cheese, onions, and peppers, then topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until hot and toasty.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound cipollini onions, peeled and sliced in half
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 goat horn peppers, sliced
½ pound thinly sliced coppa ham
½ pound thinly sliced soppressata salami
½ pound sliced deli roast pork loin
½ pound sliced mortadella
4 ciabatta sandwich rolls, sliced horizontally
1/4 cup garlic basil spread (see footnote for recipe link)
1/4 cup garlic roasted tomato spread (see footnote for recipe link)
1/4 cup artichoke aioli (see footnote for recipe link)
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cipollini onions, vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; puree until nearly smooth. Set aside for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and goat horn peppers in the hot oil until onion softens and begins to turn golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove onion mixture to a plate. Cook and stir coppa ham, soppressata, pork loin, and mortadella in the same skillet until warmed through and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread each ciabatta roll with 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread, 1 tablespoon garlic roasted tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon artichoke aioli, and 1 tablespoon cipollini onion mixture. Top with 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese. Evenly distribute the soppressata mixture among the 4 sandwiches and top with equal amounts of the bell pepper mixture.
  • Arrange sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2241.1 calories, Carbohydrate 251.3 g, Cholesterol 234.2 mg, Fat 81.7 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 117.6 g, SaturatedFat 31.8 g, Sodium 6549.1 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

MILANO CIABATTA SANDWICH



Milano Ciabatta Sandwich image

Hearty Italian-style sandwich slices boast a trio of colors and flavors.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced rustic ciabatta bread
1/2 cup kalamata olive tapenade
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 large sweet onion, sliced (1 cup)
8 ounces sliced salami
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
2 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Cut bread horizontally in half. Spread tapenade over bottom half of bread; top with lettuce. Layer onion, salami, cheese and tomatoes on lettuce. Add top of loaf.
  • Cut sandwich into 16 pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

CAJUN SALMON SANDWICH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON MAYONNAISE ON CIABATTA



Cajun Salmon Sandwich with Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise on Ciabatta image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces salmon
2 tablespoons Seafood Cajun seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon butter
1 ciabatta roll
Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise, recipe follows
2 to 3 leaves green leaf lettuce
1/2 tomato, sliced thin
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon gumbo file
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning, optional (recommended: Old Bay) if using cut salt to 1/2 tablespoon
3 ounces goat cheese
4 ounces mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 sprigs parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season salmon with Seafood Cajun Seasoning. In a medium saute pan, saute salmon in butter on medium-high heat, fat side down, until golden brown. Using a metal spatula turn salmon over and cook until golden brown. Transfer salmon onto a sizzle plate or small sheet tray and place in oven for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest.
  • Slice ciabatta roll lengthwise and place under broiler until lightly golden. Spread Goat Cheese and Lemon Mayonnaise on roll. Arrange salmon, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on roll.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, gumbo file and crab boil seasoning.
  • In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

CIABATTA CHICKEN SANDWICH



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A restaurant-style, hearty sandwich that brings rave reviews! It's a little more work than your standard sandwich, but well worth it!

Provided by Darling76

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ciabatta rolls, sliced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Italian salad dressing
4 slices tomatoes
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
mayonnaise
baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Brush chicken with Italian dressing.
  • Grill or bake until fully cooked. Keep warm.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of mayo on the insides, both sides of the ciabatta rolls, and place mayo side down on a medium hot skillet, until the bread is golden brown.
  • Assemble your sandwich: Chicken, cheese, tomato, baby spinach.
  • Enjoy!

CIABATTA TURKEY PROVOLONE AND RASPBERRY-CHIPOTLE SANDWICH



Ciabatta Turkey Provolone and Raspberry-Chipotle Sandwich image

This is our new family favorite sandwich! YUM!! Based on a delightful sandwich served at a local market-cafe here in the California wine country. I hope you enjoy. :)

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Breads

Time 15m

Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 italian ciabatta rolls, split (or 8 slices ciabatta bread)
8 tablespoons raspberry jam
1 -2 tablespoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo, more to taste
lettuce
1 lb sliced deli smoked turkey
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the raspberry jam with the chopped chipotle chiles.
  • Spread each slice of bread with about 1 tablespoon of the raspberry-chipotle mixture.
  • Assemble each sandwich with lettuce, turkey and a slice of Provolone cheese.
  • Slice in half and serve, or wrap in cling wrap and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 1301.1, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.8, Protein 27.3

CIABATTA STEAK SANDWICH~ROBYNNE



Ciabatta Steak Sandwich~Robynne image

Leftover steak? No problem! I had leftover flank steak, but you could use any steak you have on hand. Add some cheese,caramelized onions and steak sauce and you have yourself an awesome sandwich! Here is my flank steak...

Provided by Robynne Glenn

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ciabatta roll
2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
leftover steak, sliced *i used 6 slices
1-2 slice swiss cheese
1 Tbsp steak sauce
carmelized onion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Brush roll with olive oil and broil in oven until brown and toasted; approx. 3 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • 2. In a skillet; heat up left over steak strips until warm. Pile steak on bottom of roll, place cheese slices on top of steak and return to broiler until cheese is melted; approx. 2 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • 3. Add steak sauce and caramelized onions if you choose. enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best sandwiches. Fresh bread, quality meats, and ripe vegetables will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors and combinations. There are endless possibilities when it comes to ciabatta sandwiches. Try different types of bread, fillings, and toppings to find your favorite combinations.
  • Make sure to toast the bread before assembling the sandwich. This will help to keep the sandwich from getting soggy.
  • If you're making a sandwich with a juicy filling, use a bottom slice of bread that can stand up to the moisture. A sturdy bread like ciabatta or sourdough is a good choice.
  • Don't overcrowd the sandwich. Too many fillings will make it difficult to eat and will make the sandwich fall apart.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the sandwich. This will help to prevent the bread from tearing.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately after it's assembled. This will ensure that the bread is still crispy and the fillings are fresh.

Conclusion:

Ciabatta sandwiches are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a ciabatta sandwich that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these ciabatta sandwich recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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