Description
Build a gourmet ciabatta sandwich layered with turkey, salami, melty cheese, pesto butter, and crunchy coleslaw. Perfect for lunch or easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 large ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 ounces sliced turkey breast
- 3 ounces spicy beef salami
- 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons creamy Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F or set an air fryer to 370°F.
- Stir together butter, pesto, and parsley until smooth. Spread evenly over both cut sides of the ciabatta loaf.
- Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, butter side up, and toast for 4 to 6 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Layer the bottom half with turkey, salami, and tomato slices. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt over the tomatoes.
- Top with Monterey Jack cheese slices. Return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- While it warms, toss shredded cabbage with Caesar dressing to make the coleslaw.
- Remove the sandwich from the oven. Grind black pepper on top and drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.
- Spoon the coleslaw evenly over the melted cheese layer, then close the sandwich with the top half of the ciabatta.
- Slice in half and serve warm with chips or salad on the side.
Notes
- This sandwich is best served immediately while the cheese is melted.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack with provolone or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking/Toasting
- Cuisine: American