Caprese Sandwich
from gatheringdreams.com
10 min
4 servings
If you're a Caprese salad fan, you'll love this Caprese Sandwich recipe! Juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, peppery arugula, and rich mozzarella are sandwiched between two soft focaccia layers. It's the perfect vegetarian sandwich to enjoy at summer brunches, lunches, picnics, and more.
Ingredients
- 4 focaccia pieces (note 1)
- 20 fresh basil leaves (note 2)
- 2 4-ounce buffalo mozzarella balls (note 3)
- 3 tomatoes (note 4)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup arugula
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (optional)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Cut the focaccia pieces in half (see note 1).
- 2
Assemble the sandwich: spread the basil pesto (if used) on the focaccia's bottom layer. Add the arugula, mozzarella, and tomato slices. Top with basil leaves, season with salt and pepper, and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- 3
You can eat it cold or toast the focaccia in a hot pan for 3 minutes on each side (although I prefer it cold).