Caprese Sandwich
Mozzarella, tomato, and basil pressed into a crusty roll with olive oil — the salad goes to lunch.
Ingredients
- ½ Baguette
- 150 g Mozzarella
- 2 Tomato
- 10 leaves Basil
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Method
- Split the baguette lengthwise and drizzle both cut faces with the olive oil.
- Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and salt the slices directly on the board.
- Slice the mozzarella into rounds roughly as thick as the tomato.
- Layer the mozzarella, tomato, and basil leaves over the bottom half of the bread.
- Shake a few drops of balsamic over the filling. (optional)
- Close the sandwich and press down hard with your palm for ten seconds before halving and serving.
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About Caprese Sandwich
The caprese sandwich takes the components of the famous Campanian salad, mozzarella, tomato, and basil, and moves them into a crusty roll for lunch. It keeps the same trinity and the same reliance on good ingredients, but the bread changes the character entirely: a split baguette drizzled with olive oil and layered with thick rounds of tomato and mozzarella, torn basil, and a few drops of balsamic. Salting the tomato slices directly on the board is a small but useful step, seasoning them and drawing out just enough juice to soak lightly into the bread without turning it soggy.
The finished sandwich is fresh and creamy with bright pops of tomato and the sweet-tart edge of balsamic, the soft mozzarella held together by a chewy, crusty crumb. It's ideal picnic and packed-lunch food, sturdy enough to travel and best after it has had a few minutes for the flavors to settle. The one deliberate move that lifts it is pressing the whole thing down hard with your palm before cutting, which compacts the layers, drives the oil and juices into the bread, and turns a loose stack of ingredients into a single cohesive bite. At around ten minutes with no cooking, it's about as fast as a real meal gets.
Caprese Sandwich: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Caprese Sandwich?
A serving has about 543 calories — 24.3g protein, 38.9g carbs, 32.4g fat, 2.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Caprese Sandwich gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Baguette. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Caprese Sandwich dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Mozzarella. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Caprese Sandwich?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out balsamic vinegar — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Caprese Sandwich make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.