Caprese Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Caprese Sandwich, a simple yet sophisticated recipe inspired by the classic Italian salad. Featuring crusty French baguette slices filled with creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy ripe tomato slices, and fragrant basil leaves, this sandwich encapsulates the best of summer flavors. Drizzled with rich extra virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze, and finished with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, it's a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for al fresco dining or a gourmet picnic, this no-cook recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. Indulge in a bite bursting with Mediterranean charm in every layer.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Slice the French baguette into four equal pieces, then slice each piece horizontally to create sandwich halves.

Step 2

Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds.

Step 3

Slice the ripe tomatoes into thin rounds.

Step 4

On the bottom half of each baguette slice, layer a few pieces of mozzarella, followed by an equal number of tomato slices.

Step 5

Evenly distribute the fresh basil leaves over the tomato slices.

Step 6

Drizzle each sandwich with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.

Step 7

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over each sandwich, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

Place the top half of the baguette over the ingredients to close the sandwiches.

Step 9

Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(944.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1753.0

Total Fat 76.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 147.4mg	0%
Sodium 3575.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 80.3g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 1740.2mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 1712.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 43.0%