Pesto Grilled Ciabatta
Yeilds 1 loaf
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread
- 1 cup pesto
- 16 oz. mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut ciabatta bead loaf in half lengthwise.
- Brush each side of bread with with pesto sauce. Grill lightly until grill marks appear.
- In a small bowl, combine sliced mozzarella, diced tomatoes and baby arugula.
- Drizzle combination with olive oil and season with fresh cracked black pepper and kosher salt.
- Mix together well, and place equal amounts on each half of the ciabatta bread.
- Place on a sheet pan and bake in a 350°F oven and roast until the cheese has melted.
- Cut to your desire width and serve.
Optionally, drizzle balsamic glaze over both halves after it cools.