This page requires that scripting be enabled in your browser to function properly. If you need help enabling scripting, please vist our
technical FAQ page.

READY IN 20 mins

Summer Sandwich

Read Reviews (8)

"Very simple - a broiled sandwich made with ciabatta bread, pesto, and fontina cheese." — Syd

Ingredients Edit and Save

Watch video tips and tricks

Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Vietnamese Sandwich

Cuban Sandwich

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich with Garlic Mayo

Meatball Sandwich

The Big Dipper Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich

Fried Mortadella Sandwich

Battle of the Butter: Salted vs. Unsalted

Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta bread
3/4 cup pesto
8 ounces fontina cheese, sliced

2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
4 leaves butter lettuce

Check All Add to Shopping List

Directions

Preheat broiler.
Slice ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread pesto on the cut side of each half. Top bottom half with slices of fontina cheese, and then place slices of tomato on top of cheese. Broil until cheese melts, and remove from broiler.
Place lettuce over tomatoes, and then position top half of bread on top of everything. Slice into 8 or 10 small sandwiches, and serve.

Kitchen-Friendly View

PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 20 mins

ADVERTISE WITH US

Oh my - what a sandwich! I lightly toasted the bread first. I had some fresh garden tomatoes that I put a little kosher salt and cracked black pepper onto before broiling. I also used a combination of mozzarella and fontina cheeses. I don't even think the pesto is necessary so if you don't like it don't use it and you'll still have a great sandwich that let's the tomato shine.

—Jillian

See full review »

Jun 15, 2006

Just made this for lunch and it was delicious! It looked just as great as it tasted too. I may salt the tomatoes a little after broiling next time, but that'd be the only thing I would change. YUM!

—Kristi K.

See full review »

17 Ratings

Mar 31, 2007

This is awesome when I find myself with no time to cook - for the non-vegetarians in my family; I simply add their favorite meat!

—Mandi

See full review »

Jul 09, 2007

This was okay. The pesto was a bit strong, so I would go a little lighter next time. I would also mix up the cheeses and put a couple different kinds on.

—Erin

See full review »

Jun 22, 2007

Fantastic! Made it open-face without the lettuce and it was great

—Susan

See full review »

Aug 22, 2011

Excellent flavor! I used some multi-grain ciabatta rolls that my grocery store carries and instead of broiling, I used my stovetop grill pan and cooked panini-style. Didn't measure the pesto and I used baby spinach instead of lettuce. Fontina is a new favorite cheese for me - it melts so beautifully and tastes delicious! Loved this sandwich!

—Christine M

See full review »

Nov 15, 2011

Excellent! Made it for a bridal shower along with other dishes, and it was a big hit. Easy to assemble ahead of time and just broil before serving.

—Cait

See full review »

Jul 27, 2009

Delicious-- I used the Feta Pesto from this site--thanks all around!

—JAN

See full review »

Rate This Recipe

Edit

Glad you liked it! Your friends will, too:

Did you tweak the recipe? Edit and save your own version of it!

Edit this recipe

More Recipes Like This See all

A Potato Salad Sandwich

Quick Tomato Sandwich

Kansas Tomato Sandwich

Toasted Caprese Sandwich

Smoked Mozzarella and Pesto Sandwich

Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich

The Best BLT Sandwich

Lorraine's Club Sandwich

Ciabatta Sandwich

Open Face Mozzarella Sandwich

ADVERTISE WITH US

Nutrition

Calories
386 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
31.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
40 mg
13%

Fat
21.5 g
33%

Fiber
2.6 g
10%

Protein
16.8 g
34%

Sodium
738 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Summer Sandwich

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 386
Calories from Fat: 194

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.5g 33 %
Saturated Fat 8.8g 44 %
Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
Sodium 738mg 30 %
Potassium 230mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10 %
Protein 16.8g 34 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 46 %
Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 42 %
Vitamin B6 7 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.