Ciabatta Sandwiches

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich

  • 1 loaf CiabattaBread sliced in half lengthwise
  • 12 oz. Prosciutto& Salami total
  • 8 oz. whee of Brie sliced thinly
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Green Olives sliced in half
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 tsp. Olive Oil
  • Fresh Basil Leaves (Optional)

Fig Balsamic Sauce

  • 1/4 cup TraditionalBalsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp. Fig Preserves
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • For the Fig Balsamic Sauce, simply stir together all ingredients until well combined. Set aside. 
  • Toss the sliced bell peppers and olive oil together on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Broil on high for 5-10 minutes, or until roasted and tender. 
  • To assemble the sandwich, spread the fig balsamic sauce on the bottom piece of ciabatta. Add the pitted and chopped olives next. Then add a single layer of sliced brie followed the roasted bell peppers. 
  • Add a layer each of the salami and prosciutto. Lastly, add the arugula and fresh basil leaves. Add the top piece of ciabatta. Slice into 4 sandwiches. 
  • Serve with Vita Ice Black Raspberry for a refreshing drink to compliment this picnic sandwich!