Open-Faced Caprese Sandwich
The classic Italian salad gets reinvented as a scrumptious taste-of-summer vegetarian sandwich.
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Open-Faced Caprese Sandwich
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0Ingredients
2 slices L&B Minnesota Nice Artisan Bread
1 tablespoon L&B Extra Virgin Olive Oil + more for toasting bread
1 - 8-ounce package fresh mozzarella, cubed
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade + more for garnish(leaves cut into thin strips)
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 cup arugula leaves
Directions
TO TOAST BREAD ON THE GRILL:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Brush the bread slices with extra virgin olive oil.
- Grill bread 1-2 minutes per side.
TO TOAST BREAD ON THE STOVETOP:
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and briefly heat oil.
- Add the bread slices; cook 1-2 minutes per side.
TO MAKE SANDWICH TOPPING:
- In a bowl, combine fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade (leaves cut into thin strips), balsamic glaze and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat.
- Divide the arugula between the 2 toasted bread slices. Layer the caprese mixture on top of the arugula. Garnish sandwiches with additional basil chiffonade.
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Directions
TO TOAST BREAD ON THE GRILL:
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Brush the bread slices with extra virgin olive oil.
- Grill bread 1-2 minutes per side.
TO TOAST BREAD ON THE STOVETOP:
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and briefly heat oil.
- Add the bread slices; cook 1-2 minutes per side.
TO MAKE SANDWICH TOPPING:
- In a bowl, combine fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade (leaves cut into thin strips), balsamic glaze and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat.
- Divide the arugula between the 2 toasted bread slices. Layer the caprese mixture on top of the arugula. Garnish sandwiches with additional basil chiffonade.