Caprese Sandwich with Pesto
This sandwich comes together quickly, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, snack, or quick dinner when you're short on time but craving something fresh and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 00 grams buffalo mozzarella sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 2 slices rustic bread thick
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 5 baby spinach leaves
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread
- Cut your rustic bread into thick slices, ideal for holding the fresh ingredients and creating the perfect texture for this sandwich.
- Slice the Ingredients
- Slice the tomato into rounds and buffalo mozzarella into thick slices. Make sure to slice the mozzarella evenly so that it layers well with the other ingredients.
- Prepare the Pesto
- Get your pesto ready. If you're using store-bought pesto, you can skip making it from scratch, but homemade pesto adds an extra layer of freshness and flavor to this sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwich
- Slather a generous amount of pesto onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, baby spinach, and a few leaves of shredded fresh basil.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the sandwich to enhance its richness and flavor. This adds a nice touch of moisture and makes the sandwich even more satisfying.
- Serve
- Close the sandwich, slice, and serve immediately. You can pair it with a light side salad or enjoy it on its own!
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 24g
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
- Sodium: 708mg
- Potassium: 472mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 17g
- Vitamin A: 4,746 IU
- Vitamin C: 18mg
- Calcium: 2,271mg
- Iron: 2mg