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Caprese Sandwich

Caprese Sandwich

Enjoy a delightful Caprese Sandwich, the BEST summer lunch featuring fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

Bread and Cheese

  • 4 squares Focaccia, sliced in half (3.5-inch each)
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (8-ounce)

Vegetables and Greens

  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 handful arugula
  • ⅓ cup Roasted Cherry Tomatoes optional
  • Pickled Red Onions optional
  • Fresh basil leaves

Condiments

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Assembly

  • Assemble the sandwiches on the focaccia with the arugula, mozzarella, and tomato slices. Add the roasted tomatoes and a few pickled onions, if desired.
  • Top with basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For a vegan version, use sliced avocado and a slather of vegan pesto in place of the cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Caprese Sandwich, Easy Recipe, fresh ingredients, sandwich recipe, summer lunch, vegetarian sandwich
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