Smoked Salmon with Pesto on Ciabatta

If panninis are your thing try this easy and delicious version with smoked salmon and homemade pesto.

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Ingredients:

• 8 ounces smoked salmon
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp pesto homemade (recipe follows) or bought
• 8 ounces Swiss cheese
• olive oil
• Homemade pesto:
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and patted dry
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 4-5 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

To make entire loaf into a sandwich for several, cut ciabatta in half lengthwise. Combine mayonnaise and pesto. Spread this combination over one half of bread. Place desired amount of smoked salmon over bread and then top with Swiss cheese. Brush olive oil on both sides of bread before heating the sandwich in a pannini toaster. Toast for 3-5 minutes. Combine basil, walnuts, and garlic in food processor. With motor running add olive oil slowly. Turn off food processor and add cheeses, salt and pepper and process again. Makes 2 cups of pesto, more than enough for the sandwich.

Notes:

Number of servings: 4 sandwiches if using the entire loaf

Submitted By: Jan Cameron
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