Caprese Sandwiches
Caprese sandwiches are a fresh and vibrant Italian delight, featuring layers of creamy mozzarella, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, these sandwiches offer a perfect balance of flavors that transport you to an Italian café. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they make an ideal choice for a light lunch or elegant appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Lunch/Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, thickly sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 ciabatta rolls or focaccia bread, halved
Instructions
- Gather and wash all ingredients.
- Slice the ciabatta or focaccia rolls horizontally; toast if desired.
- Layer mozzarella slices on one half of the bread, followed by tomato slices and basil leaves.
- Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
- Close the sandwich with the other half of the bread and gently press down.
- Cut into halves or quarters and serve with extra balsamic glaze for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg