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Caprese Sandwich

A fresh and flavorful sandwich featuring mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 8 slices Ciabatta bread or any crusty bread
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 4 tbsp Balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Method
 

Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Slice the ciabatta bread in half horizontally.
  2. Layer fresh mozzarella slices on the bottom half of the bread.
  3. Add sliced tomatoes on top of the mozzarella.
  4. Place fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
  5. Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the basil.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Top with the other half of the ciabatta bread and press gently.
  8. Cut the sandwich into quarters and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can grill the sandwich for a few minutes until the bread is crispy and the cheese is slightly melted.

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