Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Top ciabatta bread wtih grilled vegetables and thick slices of fresh mozzarella for a hearty and healthy sandwich. Ingredients:
3 cups (1/8-inch-thick) diagonally cut zucchini (about 1 pound) |
3 (1/8-inch-thick) slices red onion |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 pieces |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
cooking spray |
1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta, cut in half horizontally |
1 cup gourmet salad greens |
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced |
8 fresh basil leaves |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Remove vegetables from bowl, reserving vinegar mixture. Place the onion and bell pepper on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 7 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill zucchini 3 minutes on each side or until tender.
3. Hollow out bottom half of bread, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell; reserve torn bread for another use. Layer grilled vegetables, greens, cheese, and basil in bottom of loaf; drizzle reserved vinegar mixture on top. Cover with top of the bread; press lightly.
4. Place filled loaf on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until cheese melts. Cut into quarters.
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