Mary Berry Ciabatta Tricolore

This easy Mary Berry Ciabatta Tricolore is a delicious, quick meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. With creamy mozzarella, ripe avocado, and fresh tomatoes, it’s bursting with vibrant flavours. You can easily swap in your favourite ingredients, making it a flexible recipe that’s ready in no time!

This Ciabatta Tricolore Recipe Is From Makes It Easy Cookbook by Mary Berry

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 large ciabatta loaf
• 4 heaped tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
• 3 tbsp full-fat cream cheese
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil, plus extra to garnish
• 1 large avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 large tomatoes, sliced
• 150g mozzarella, diced
• Balsamic glaze, to drizzle

How To Cook Ciabatta Tricolore:

1. Preheat the grill: Set your grill to high to get it ready for toasting.
2. Slice the ciabatta: Cut the ciabatta loaf in half lengthways. Place the slices, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Toast under the grill for about 3–4 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.
3. Mix the topping: In a bowl, combine the sun-dried tomato paste, cream cheese, grated garlic, and chopped basil. Spread this mixture over the toasted ciabatta slices.
4. Assemble the toppings: Neatly layer the avocado and tomato slices on top of the spread, then scatter over the diced mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Grill again: Return the ciabatta to the grill for around 5 minutes, until the mozzarella melts and turns a light golden brown.
6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle extra basil on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Cut each ciabatta slice into three pieces and serve immediately with a green salad.

Recipe Tips

• Toast the ciabatta just right: Keep a close eye on the bread when grilling. Don’t let it burn—take it out once it turns golden and crisp to get the perfect texture.
• Balance the toppings: Make sure the tomato, avocado, and mozzarella are evenly spread on the ciabatta so that every bite is full of flavour.
• Use fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright flavour to this dish. Don’t skip it, and use freshly chopped basil for the best taste.
• Choose ripe ingredients: Use ripe avocados and tomatoes, but make sure they’re not too soft. This adds the perfect texture and freshness.
• Serve immediately: This dish is best served right away when the bread is still warm and crispy and the cheese is perfectly melted.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover Ciabatta Tricolore cool until it reaches room temperature. After that, wrap it in foil or put it in a container, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating : Warm Leftovers Ciabatta Tricolorein a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until the bread is crisp and cheese melts. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on ⅛ ciabatta loaf)

• Calories: 130
• Total Fat: 0.5g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 280mg
• Potassium: 40mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 26g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 4g

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Cinnamon Crepes
• Mary Berry Mini Beef Wellington
• Mary Berry Potato Wedges
• Mary Berry Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls
• Mary Berry Potato Cakes