Summer Garden Panini
Aimee
ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 (6x12") loaf whole-wheat ciabatta, split, soft centers removed
- 4 red leaf lettuce leaves
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 6 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
directions
- 1
To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl, beating with a whisk until blended. Brush the cut side of the top half of the bread with 1 Tbsp. of the dressing and set aside.
- 2
Layer the remaining bread with the lettuce, bell pepper and radishes and drizzle with another two tsp. of dressing. Layer with the onion and zucchini and drizzle with another 2 tsp. of dressing. Layer with the tomatoes and cheese and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Add the basil and cover with the reserved bread, cut side down, pressing it firmly.
- 3
With a serrated knife, cut the loaf crosswise into 6 pieces.
Source: Aimee
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