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Classic Caprese Sandwich

Caprese Sandwich Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ciabatta roll or thick slice of sourdough
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella
  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • 6 to 8 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic glaze or good balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomato and mozzarella 1/4 inch thick. Pat mozzarella dry.
  2. Drizzle olive oil on both cut sides of the bread. Layer tomato, basil, salt, pepper, mozzarella, then a drizzle of balsamic.
  3. Close the sandwich, press gently, slice in half on the diagonal, and serve.

Notes

For the cleanest cut, use a serrated bread knife. If balsamic glaze drips onto the plate, drag a piece of crusty bread through it.