The Ultimate Summer Sandwich
Take your summer dining to the next level with "The Ultimate Summer Sandwich," a vibrant, no-cook masterpiece that captures the essence of fresh seasonal flavors. Featuring golden-toasted sourdough, creamy avocado spread infused with zesty lemon juice, and layers of juicy sliced tomatoes, crisp cucumber, thin red onion, and aromatic basil leaves, this sandwich is pure sunshine in every bite. The creamy richness of fresh mozzarella is complemented by a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze and a hint of fruity olive oil, making it a perfectly balanced explosion of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this Instagram-worthy sandwich is a must-have for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or easy dinners. Prepare to savor the perfect bite of summer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large tomato
- 0.5 cucumber
- 0.25 red onion
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Start by toasting the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or on a dry skillet until golden brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth. Mix in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste, then set aside.
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds. Slice the red onion into very thin rings. Pat the fresh mozzarella dry with a paper towel, then cut it into thin slices.
Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture on one side of each sourdough slice.
On two of the bread slices, layer the tomato slices, cucumber slices, red onion rings, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the layered ingredients. Add a small drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
Close the sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, avocado side down.
Optionally, cut the sandwiches in half diagonally for easier handling. Serve immediately and enjoy your Ultimate Summer Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 94 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 940 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1702 mg | 36% | |
*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.
