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Caprese Sandwich with Mozzarella
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparing the ingredients
- 1
To make this caprese-style sandwich, start by preparing the bread: slice the ciabatta rolls lengthwise and, if needed, gently remove a little of the soft inner crumb so the generous filling fits well and the sandwich stays comfortable to hold and eat.
- 2
Slice the tomatoes thinly and pat the mozzarella dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Then slice the mozzarella into even, uniform pieces. Keeping both ingredients well dried is the key to a crispy, non-soggy, flavorful result.
Assembling the sandwich
- 3
Spread the cut sides of the ciabatta generously with basil pesto, then layer on the mozzarella and tomatoes in even slices. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and add a handful of fresh arugula if desired for a peppery bite.
Finishing and serving
- 4
Close each sandwich with the other half of the bread and press gently to hold everything together. Let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavours meld and the pesto softens the bread slightly. Serve whole or cut in half. They taste best fresh, ideally within 30 minutes of assembling.
More tips:
Pat both the tomatoes and mozzarella dry before assembling so the bread does not become soggy and stays pleasantly firm.
If you are packing the sandwich to go, place the arugula between the pesto and tomatoes, as it helps separate the wetter filling from the bread.
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