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Open-face Caprese Sandwiches





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
25 mins

Time: 25 minutes. All the ingredients of the classic summer salad go into these terrific grilled sandwiches.

Open-face Caprese Sandwiches




Photo: Annabelle Breakey
 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1 teaspoon minced garlic
 8 slices (about 1/2 in. thick) crusty Italian bread
 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
 16 medium basil leaves
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  Sea salt
  freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Prepare a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°). Combine 1 tbsp. oil and the garlic and brush onto 1 side of bread.

Step 2
2

Lay bread oiled side down on grill and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn bread over, lay tomato slices on bread to fit, overlapping if needed, then lay cheese slices over tomatoes. Cover grill and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 4 minutes.

Step 3
3

Transfer sandwiches to a platter. Put 2 basil leaves over each sandwich and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp. oil and the vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 605Calories from Fat 55
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 100mg34%
Sodium 820mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.