How to Cook Caprese Sandwich with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
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I’ve never dared to make Caprese salad (What wine goes well with caprese salad?) at any other time of year, except summer. Because, it is only during summer that farmers’ markets are bursting with ripe, red, heirloom tomatoes (What wine goes well with tomatoes?). These tomatoes have a sweet, mildly tart, and robust tomatoey flavor that makes for the best Caprese salads.
Hence, as soon as the temperatures rise, I stack up my pantry with ripe, red, Brandywines and whip up a Caprese salad almost every alternate day. And though my family shares my love for Caprese, they’re soon bored with my annual summertime Caprese spree. So, I have to look for ways to riff off the salad. My favorite alternative – Caprese sandwich. It’s all the deliciousness of Caprese salad, layered between slices of baguette.
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This Caprese sandwich, with thick slices of robust Brandywine and creamy mozzarella, topped off with sweet basil (how long does basil last?), roasty cherry tomatoes, and peppery arugula (how long does arugula last?), stuffed between slices of crusty baguette, is a simple and hearty way to celebrate fresh summer produce. Fuss-free, convenient, and a crowd-pleaser, this sandwich is a great recipe to have on your picnic menus. If you're looking for more picnic recipes, try out this juicy steak sandwich with caramelized onions or this classic creamy macaroni salad.
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Making Caprese Sandwich
Roast Cherry Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place cherry tomatoes on a baking tray (whole or halved). Drizzle 2 tsp of olive oil on top. Mix and coat cherry tomatoes with olive oil. Roast them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cherry tomatoes are soft and lightly roasted.
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Slice the Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Cut tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/2 inch thick slices. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella evenly for a good balance of creamy-tart flavor.
Assemble Caprese Sandwich
To assemble the sandwich, slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, and then slice it in half from the center horizontally. Place basil, mozzarella, tomato, roasted cherry tomatoes, arugula, and pickled veggies on top. Then drizzle olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Once assembled, close with the top slice and serve!
Easy Caprese Sandwich with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- A baguette
- 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
Instructions
- Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, and then slice it in half from the center horizontally.
- Assemble the sandwiches on the baguette with the arugula, mozzarella, and tomato slices. Add the roasted tomatoes and a few pickled onions, if desired.
- Top with basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
93.36Fat
4.17Sat. Fat
0.63Carbs
12.08Fiber
1.5Net carbs
10.6Sugar
3.36Protein
2.52Sodium
106.88Cholesterol
0.2
