Caprese Sandwich

Name: Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 French bread baguette (11 ounces); 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, optional; 16 fresh basil leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A Caprese sandwich highlights simple, seasonal ingredients for a fresh and delicious bite. Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are layered on a baguette and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette (11 ounces)
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, optional
16 fresh basil leaves

Directions

Slice baguette in half lengthwise; cut into 4 equal portions to make 4 sandwiches. Optional: Toast baguette halves, cut side down, in a hot dry skillet until lightly toasted.
Assemble sandwiches by layering tomato slices and sliced mozzarella cheese on baguette bottoms. Drizzle with olive oil and if desired, balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer with fresh basil leaves. Top each with other baguette half.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 495 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

These fresh caprese sandwiches would be perfect for a picnic or summer lunch. Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves are truly a match made in heaven—only to be made better by a baguette, olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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