Caprese Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this classic Caprese Sandwich, a celebration of fresh and simple ingredients. Built on a crisp French baguette, this no-cook recipe layers creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves to create a symphony of flavors. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze adds richness, while a light sprinkle of salt and black pepper enhances every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes, this sandwich is perfect for a quick meal or a picnic treat that embodies Mediterranean charm. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, the Caprese Sandwich is sure to impress both your palate and your Instagram feed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 2 pieces large ripe tomatoes
- 12 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Slice the French baguette into four equal pieces, then slice each piece horizontally to create sandwich halves.
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds.
Slice the ripe tomatoes into thin rounds.
On the bottom half of each baguette slice, layer a few pieces of mozzarella, followed by an equal number of tomato slices.
Evenly distribute the fresh basil leaves over the tomato slices.
Drizzle each sandwich with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over each sandwich, adjusting to taste.
Place the top half of the baguette over the ingredients to close the sandwiches.
Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3359 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.7 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.0 g | ||
| Protein | 77.2 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1680 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1393 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
