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Caprese Sandwich
4.7 from 9 votes

Caprese Sandwich

A classic Italian sandwich made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. To make the sandwich extra special, add pesto, arugula, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The perfect summer sandwich when tomatoes are in season.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ciabatta bread halved lengthwise (or baguette, loaf
  • olive oil for brushing bread and drizzling
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons pesto
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced (can use burrata cheese, fresh
  • 3 to 4 tomatoes sliced, ripe
  • 1 1/2 cups arugula
  • 8 to 10 basil leaves
  • salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
  • balsamic vinegar drizzle, thick, or balsamic glaze

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a grill pan to high heat.
  2. Rub each half of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread, cut side down, for 3-5 minutes or until light grill marks appear. Spread the insides of the bread with pesto.
  3. Add the cheese and tomato slices to the bottom piece of bread. Season with salt and pepper. Top with arugula and basil leaves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and balsamic.
  4. Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich. Use a serrated knife to cut into sandwiches. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to add avocado slices, prosciutto, grilled chicken, peach slices, red onion, and/or a drizzle of hot honey. This is an easy sandwich to customize.

Nutrition Information

Calories 490kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1019mg (42%) Potassium 292mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1599IU (32%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 327mg (33%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 490

% Daily Value*

Calories 490kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1019mg 42%
Potassium 292mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1599IU 32%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 327mg 33%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.