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 loaf ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise (or baguette)
- olive oil, for brushing bread and drizzling
- 3 to 4 tablespoons pesto
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (can use burrata cheese)
- 3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups arugula
- 8 to 10 basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan to high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich. Use a serrated knife to cut into sandwiches. Enjoy!
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1019mg
(42%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1599IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
327mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.