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Caprese sandwich with tomato, mozzarella, salami and basil on a white plate

Easy Caprese Sandwich Recipe

A fresh and filling caprese sandwich is the comfort lunch you have been looking for. With one easy switch, you can make it vegetarian to add to your meatless meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course brunch, lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 473.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Ciabatta Buns
  • 100 g Mozzarella
  • 1 Tomato
  • 4-6 Basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • ¼ tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 slices of prosciutto optional, see substitutions
  • 6 slices salami optional, see substitutions
  • 1 tsp butter optional
  • 1 garlic clove optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Cut the buns in half and place them cut-side down on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet
    2 Ciabatta Buns
  • Bake for 5 minutes
  • While buns are toasting, slice the mozzarella and tomato, and mix the oil, balsamic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Also, peel the garlic clove and cut it in half, if using, and wash the basil.
    100 g Mozzarella, 1 Tomato, 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Olive oil, ¼ tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 garlic clove, 4-6 Basil leaves
  • Once the buns are toasted, remove the sheet pan from the oven. flip the bottom parts of the bun over and move the tops to the side. Butter the bottom halves of each bun and rub each half with the cut side of one half of the garlic clove.
    1 tsp butter, 1 garlic clove
  • Place the mozzarella on the buttered bun halves and put them back in the oven for another 3 minutes.
    100 g Mozzarella
  • Remove the pan from the oven and assemble the rest of the sandwich. Tops the cheese with prosciutto, salami and tomato. You can add salt and pepper at this point if you like
    2 Ciabatta Buns, 100 g Mozzarella, 1 Tomato, 4-6 Basil leaves, 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Olive oil, 2 slices of prosciutto, 6 slices salami, ¼ tsp Italian Seasoning

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
473.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
12.7
g
79
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
71.5
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
1271.2
mg
55
%
Potassium
 
316.6
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
31.4
g
10
%
Fiber
 
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
 
2.5
g
3
%
Protein
 
23.7
g
47
%
Vitamin A
 
962.3
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
272
mg
27
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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