Mediterranean Ciabatta with Serrano Ham, Avocado, Mozarella and Basil

Method

• 1

  Step 1

  Bake 2 ciabatta rolls at 220°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6 for 8-10 minutes and leave to cool.
• 2

  Step 2

  Melt butter in pan.
• 3

  Step 3

  Cut ciabatta horizontally and brush melted butter on cut edge of both slices.
• 4

  Step 4

  Place 2 slices of Serrano ham on bottom slices.
• 5

  Step 5

  Remove stone and skin from avocado and slice flesh in to 5mm thick pieces and place on top of ham.
• 6

  Step 6

  Rip mozzarella ball in to small chucks and place on top of avocado.
• 7

  Step 7

  Cut plum tomatoes in to quarters and place on top of the mozzarella.
• 8

  Step 8

  Pull basil leaves from stalks and position across top of sandwich.
• 9

  Step 9

  Season with cracked black pepper.
• 10

  Step 10

  Add top slice of ciabatta and serve with a side salad of your choice.