The Italian Job Giant Ciabatta Sandwich

Recipe

Perfect for eating outdoors at picnics or sports events.

Serves: 8 people   |   Prep time: 10 minutes   |   Cooking time: 12 minutes

Italian   |   Main

  

Ingredients

  • 1 x Sunnyhills Whole long ciabatta
  • 1 x Italian mozzarella ball, drained
  • 1 tbsp x Solesta olive oil
  • 1 pack x Italian Salami selection
  • 4 slices x Basil ham
  • 2 tbsp x Red pesto
  • 2 tbsp x Bramwells light mayo
  • 2 handfuls x Fresh rocket leaves

  

Method

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
  2. Cut the ciabatta lengthways in half and drizzle the olive oil on the inside of both sides. Place on a baking tray cut side up and bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes until golden and starting to crisp.
  3. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  4. Mix the pesto with the mayonnaise and spread evenly over both halves of the bread.
  5. Layer from the bottom with the basil ham, then the torn up mozzarella ball. Top the mozzarella with the Italian salamis and finish with the rocket leaves.
  6. Add the top layer of bread and stud into 8 portions using cocktail sticks.
  7. Slice when ready to serve for a picnic lunch or half-time match snack!