The Easy And Fresh Caprese Sandwich is a delightful way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Italy without spending too much time in the kitchen. This vibrant sandwich combines fresh mozzarella, ripe heirloom tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a balsamic glaze and slathered on artisan bread.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 slices of artisan bread (such as ciabatta or focaccia)
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 medium heirloom tomato, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons basil pesto
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
Toast the artisan bread slices lightly until golden brown.
Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on one side of each toasted bread slice.
Place the sliced fresh mozzarella on top of the pesto on one bread slice.
Layer the tomato slices on top of the mozzarella, sprinkling salt and pepper.
Gently place the fresh basil leaves over the tomato slices.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the basil leaves.
Place the other slice of bread on top, pesto side down, and press gently.
