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    January 17, 2023

    Caprese Sandwich

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    This Caprese sandwich is a classic Italian vegetarian sandwich full of flavor and easy to make! It makes the perfect on-the-go lunch or snack! It's packed with tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto, and arugula.

    one Caprese sandwich with bread with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto

    Why you will love this recipe

    • This Caprese sandwich is perfect for a picnic, snack, or packed lunch.
    • It's made with simple ingredients.
    • It's vegetarian and delicious.
    two bread slices with arugula, pesto, mozzarella and tomato

    What is Caprese?

    Caprese is an Italian dish made from fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt, black pepper, olive oil, or balsamic vinegar. It can be eaten as a salad or on a sandwich. 

    close up of a Caprese sandwich with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto

    Ingredients for Caprese Sandwich

    Bread: Use your favorite type of artisan bread.

    Arugula: Adds texture and flavor. If you're not a fan of arugula, you can use lettuce instead.

    Mozzarella: Use a ball of fresh buffalo mozzarella and cut it into slices.

    Tomato: Sliced.

    Pesto: Use homemade or store-bought.

    Seasoning: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    two slices of toasted bread with pesto on top. A small bowl with more peso on the top left corner

    How to make a Caprese sandwich 

    First, slice the bread in half lengthwise and prep all the ingredients.

    Then, toast each slice of bread for a crispy sandwich. 

    Spread pesto on both bread slices. Place arugula, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

    Cut the sandwich in halves and serve!

    a plate with four Caprese sandwiches with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto

    Tips for making this recipe

    Prevent Caprese mozzarella sandwich from being watery: Fresh mozzarella retains a lot of water. Instead of slicing the mozzarella and immediately adding it to the sandwich, set the slices on a paper or tea towel to absorb excess moisture.

    Recipe variations: You can add thick balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

    How to store for on the go: If you are preparing your Caprese sandwich to enjoy on the go or for a picnic, wrap it in plastic wrap and foil after assembling. Keep chilled until serving time.

    a plate with a dew sandwiches with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto

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    bread with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, and pesto

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    one Caprese sandwich with arugula, mozzarella, tomato and pesto

    Caprese Sandwich

    • Author: Rita
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Main
    • Method: Mix
    • Cuisine: Italian
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This Italian-inspired Caprese sandwich is vegetarian, easy to make, and perfect for an on-the-go lunch or a summer picnic.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 bread slices
    • 2 tbsp pesto
    • 1 small buffalo mozzarella, sliced
    • 1 handful arugula
    • 1 tomato, sliced
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. First, slice the bread in half lengthwise and prep all the ingredients.
    2. Then, toast each slice of bread for a crispy sandwich.
    3. Spread pesto on both bread slices. Place arugula, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
    4. Cut the sandwich in halves and serve!

    Notes

    Prevent Caprese mozzarella sandwich from being watery: Fresh mozzarella retains a lot of water. Instead of slicing the mozzarella and immediately adding it to the sandwich, set the slices on a paper or tea towel to absorb excess moisture.

    Recipe variations: You can add thick balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

    How to store for on the go: If you are preparing your Caprese sandwich to enjoy on the go or for a picnic, wrap it in plastic wrap and foil after assembling. Keep chilled until serving time.

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