Caprese Sandwich
Prep Time
9 mins
Total Time
9 mins
This Caprese Sandwich takes the classic tomato and mozzarella salad and puts between two slices of olive oil toasted bread, making it a classic you can wrap your hands around.
Course:
Sandwiches, Entrées
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Keyword:
Lunch, Sandwiches, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 282 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices rustic bread white or whole wheat
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil , divided
- ¼ cup arugula
- 4 ½-inch slices ripe beefsteak tomato
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ½-inch slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 5 to 6 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
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Brush the bread slices with the olive oil and toast them in a skillet or under the broiler until lightly toasted. Alternately, toast the bread in a toaster and immediately drizzle with olive oil.
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Place the arugula down on one slice of bread and top with the slices of tomato. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place the slices of fresh mozzarella on the tomatoes and season again with more salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Drizzle the balsamic vinegar on the mozzarella cheese and top with the leaves of basil.
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Add the top slice of bread, cut the sandwich in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Sandwich
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 282
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 178mg7%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 251IU5%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.