Italian·Easy

Caprese Sandwich

Name: Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 ciabatta rolls; 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 2 tomatoes (ripe, sliced); 1 bunch fresh basil; 2 tbsp balsamic glaze; 1 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt and pepper

Italian simplicity at its finest. Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze on crusty ciabatta.

10 min prep

2 servings

10 min total

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Ingredients

ciabatta rolls2
fresh mozzarella8 oz
tomatoes(ripe, sliced)2
fresh basil1 bunch
balsamic glaze2 tbsp
olive oil1 tbsp
salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

Slice the ciabatta rolls in half and lay them open on the cutting board.

Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds and layer them on the bottom half of each roll.

Slice the tomatoes and layer them on top of the mozzarella.

Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the tomatoes.

Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the fillings.

Drizzle a little olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper. Close the sandwiches and serve.

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Tips

Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. Use good quality extra virgin olive oil — it makes a difference here.

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