Caprese Sandwich

Name: Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (3.5-inch) Focaccia squares, sliced in half; Handful of arugula; 1 (8-ounce) fresh mozzarella ball, sliced; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1/3 cup Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, optional; Pickled Onions, optional; Basil leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 steps

Prep:15min

This Caprese sandwich is the BEST summer lunch! Because the ingredients here are so simple, each one really shines through. Make sure to use the best tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and bread you can find!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories329 kcal (16%)

Total Fat17.2 g (25%)

Carbs24.5 g (9%)

Sugars3.2 g (4%)

Protein19.4 g (39%)

Sodium867.6 mg (43%)

Fiber1.8 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

4focaccia

3.5-inch, squares, sliced in half

arugula

1 x 8 ouncefresh mozzarella ball

sliced

2tomatoes

sliced

⅓ cupCherry Tomatoes

extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Assemble the sandwiches on the focaccia with the arugula, mozzarella, and tomato slices. Add the roasted tomatoes and a few pickled onions, if desired.

Step 2

Top with basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

For a vegan version, use sliced avocado and a slather of vegan pesto in place of the cheese.

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