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    Home > Sandwich Ideas > Prosciutto Parmesan Ciabatta Bread Sandwich

    Prosciutto Parmesan Ciabatta Bread Sandwich

    Published: Aug 12, 2015 · Modified: Mar 19, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sideways Movie Picnic Sandwich. With Prosciutto Arugula and Parmesan. Great picnic sandwich recipe.

    This Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Ciabatta Bread Sandwich is the perfect sandwich for a picnic. So perfect it was the picnic sandwich featured in the Movie Sideways.

    Picnic Sandwich

    Happy Summer everyone. The skies are blue and the sun is hot and the ‘livin is easy…well not really. Around this time every year, we’re starting to hear the phrases like “back to school” and “where has the Summer gone” and we start feeling the crunch to invite everyone over that we’ve not invited over yet.

    There’s still Summer entertaining to complete before those evenings turn to crisp, cool sweater weather. But it’s hot and turning on the oven or standing out in the sun over a hot grill doesn’t sound all that much fun. Enter no-cook Summer entertaining without a flame or a pot of boiling water in sight.

    How about a Summer picnic sandwich from one of my favorite all time favorite movies, Sideways.

    Wine Country, adventure, drama, romance and disfunction…this movie is one we’ve watched ten times since it’s release. Hubs and I even took a trip to the Santa Barbara/Solvang area and traced the paths of wineries and restaurants that were featured in the movie.

    picnic with wine

    Prosciutto, Parmesan Arugula Ciabatta Bread Sandwich is from a scene in the movie where the characters take a break from the drama and enjoy an idyllic picnic with bottle of wine on a blanket enjoying conversation, wine and food smack dab in the middle of California wine country and I knew my search for a no-cook recipe was over.

    My good friends in Denver have just introduced us to this Dave Matthews wine. We’ve really enjoyed every bottle we’ve had. A lack of minerality in the flavor of this Chardonnay just happened to be a perfect pairing for this sandwich. Thank you Heather!

    Chewy ciabatta bread sandwich with salty prosciutto and peppery arugula come together for a great sandwich with a generous drizzle of truffle oil.

    I splurged on a tiny little bottle of black truffle oil and I’m so glad I did. Even with all of those wonderful ingredients, I really felt it stole the show.

    This sandwich is so good it rivals everyone’s favorite, the BLT.

    Great picnic sandwich for a bottle of chardonnay
    Sideways Movie Picnic Sandwich. With Prosciutto Arugula and Parmesan. Great picnic sandwich recipe.

    Prosciutto, Parmesan, Ciabatta Bread Sandwich

    A great sandwich to enjoy with a crisp Chardonnay. The perfect picnic sandwich
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course Sandwiches
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 Ciabatta Rolls
    • 2 ounces Prosciutto thinly sliced
    • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese thinly sliced
    • 2 baby arugula small handful
    • truffle oil to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Slice the fresh ciabattini (ciabatta rolls) in half. Divide the prosciutto between the two bottoms of the rolls. Do the same with the Parmesan. Divide the baby arugula between the two buns and drizzle with a little truffle oil. Grind some black pepper over the top. Set the top half of the roll on top of everything.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Prosciutto Parmesan Arugula Ciabatta Bread Sandwich…It’s what’s for a Summer Dinner.

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    Comments

    1. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

      August 27, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Lea Ann, I want this for dinner. Do you deliver? I’m a good tipper!

      Reply
    2. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

      August 18, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      I like this sandwich. I loved that movie. But where did our heat go?

      Reply
    3. Bam's Kitchen says

      August 16, 2015 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun little group and beating the heat has really been a battle here in HK where most days it is already super humid and unbearable by 0800. LOL Thanks for the quick and easy and fun picnic food idea as turning on the stove is so not fun in this heat.

      Reply
    4. Debra says

      August 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      What a great trip I bet that was, Lea Ann! Glad you revisited that post of Heather’s.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:44 am

        Thanks Debra.

        Reply
    5. Larry says

      August 14, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      Great looking sandwiches LA – I especially like the open faced shots.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:44 am

        Thank you Larry!

        Reply
    6. Susan says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      I did not know that Dave Matthews made wine! What a great choice of sandwich and all the flavors must be amazing together.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:47 am

        Yup, Dave Matthews makes wine … and it’s gooo-od! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Linda@ThereandBackAgainFood says

      August 13, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      My favorite no-cook meal in the summer is a bread, cheese, and veggies. You’ve put it all together in a sandwich, with some prosciutto and a bottle of wine to boot! Time to break out my Sideways dvd and enjoy one last summertime meal.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:48 am

        After looking at that photo of them on that picnic, I said the same thing. Made me want to watch that movie again.

        Reply
    8. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says

      August 13, 2015 at 5:10 am

      I loved this movie as well. My brother lives in the middle of wine country where the movie was filmed so it is fun for me seeing all the landmarks that are familiar. I had forgotten all about the scene with this sandwich. YUM

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:49 am

        I love that part of the world. And yes, even for me when I watch the movie it’s fun to say “I’ve been there”

        Reply
    9. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

      August 12, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      This is the perfect sandwich in my world – YUMMY! I can see bringing this on my next picnic! Nice pick!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:49 am

        Thank you Lisa.

        Reply
    10. cheri says

      August 12, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Lea Ann, what a wonderful sandwich, this is one that my husband and I would both like which is very unusual.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 16, 2015 at 6:49 am

        Thanks Cheri.

        Reply
    11. Rocky Mountain Woman says

      August 12, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I’m completely alone tonight at home and I don’t want to cook. I’m just going to pick up these ingredients and have this lovely sandwich with a glass of wine!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:18 pm

        Doesn’t that just sound perfect? Enjoy!

        Reply
    12. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:13 am

      That sandwich looks like it came from a fancy deli – and would be perfect to take on a summer picnic.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks so much Lauren. Sometimes I feel like my kitchen is a fancy deli – “sometimes”. 🙂

        Reply
    13. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      August 12, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Yeah, some schools around here are starting this week, others next week. Hard to believe summer has gone so quickly! Anyway, what a great sandwich! Prosciutto? Parmesan? Yes. 🙂 Really good — thanks.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:22 pm

        Same here John. I feel like I should be wearing plaid. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Kate says

      August 12, 2015 at 9:01 am

      I can’t think of a better summer meal especially with a glass of a crisp and cool chardonnay!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks Kate.

        Reply
    15. Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva says

      August 12, 2015 at 8:38 am

      Great movie and the sandwich is ideal for a summer picnic- especially with that wine pairing!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks Christy.

        Reply
    16. Alice says

      August 12, 2015 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      I think the secret is that she is FIVE women all at once, crammed into one body. otherwise, how does she do it?? 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks Alice, you’ve just answered it! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Christiane - Taking On Magazines says

      August 12, 2015 at 8:07 am

      Oh wow, yes! What a fantastic choice for this month’s theme. I’m a huge fan of sandwiches like this so I’d probably devour the whole loaf of bread and not share at all. It looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks Christiane!

        Reply
    18. Heather | girlichef says

      August 12, 2015 at 6:42 am

      This is STILL one of my favorite sandwiches! I was guessing you might do one of my ice cream or popsicle recipes, but I’m loving that you found and connected with this one. I’m so jealous that you and the hubs actually traced the wine and restaurant path – how fun! And you are too kind…made me chuckle and blush at the same time. I love the long distance friends this blogging world creates.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:25 pm

        I came across this recipe so quickly that ice cream or popsicle never even crossed my mind! 🙂 Thanks for a great sandwich Heather. hugs.

        Reply
    19. Liz says

      August 12, 2015 at 6:26 am

      Isn’t it fun to be assigned the blog of an old, dear friend! Your sandwich sounds amazing—perfect for days you don’t want to cook over a hot stove! Thanks for YOUR delicious recipe this month!!!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:26 pm

        Thanks Liz!

        Reply
    20. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      August 12, 2015 at 4:19 am

      I am so glad you stumbled upon this sandwich too. It’s beyond fabulous with all great ingredients that can stand on their own or be a part of something spectacular. Truffle oil is great stuff isn’t it. I am LOVING this one.
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        August 12, 2015 at 3:27 pm

        That small bottle of Black Truffle oil cost around $18 bucks and it was worth every penny of every drizzle. Delicious.

        Reply

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