Tomato Mozzarella Basil Sandwich

10 min · Easy · Serves 1

480 kcal per serving · 22g protein

Soft ciabatta loaded with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, torn basil and good olive oil. The summer caprese, in handheld form.

Ingredients

• Ciabatta roll × 1
• 80 g Fresh mozzarella
• Tomato × 1
• Fresh basil leaves × 6
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 pinch Salt

Method

1. Halve the ciabatta roll

   

   Halve the ciabatta roll.

2. Slice the mozzarella into rounds

   

   Slice the mozzarella into rounds about ½ cm thick.

3. Slice the tomato into rounds

   

   Slice the tomato into rounds the same thickness.

4. Dress the Tomato

   

   Lay the tomato slices on a plate and season with salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Let them sit for 60 seconds to release juice.

5. Build the Sandwich

   

   On the bottom half of the ciabatta, layer mozzarella, then tomato, then basil leaves. Drizzle any tomato juices over the top.

6. Close & Press

   

   Close the sandwich and press gently with your palm so the layers settle. Cut in half on a diagonal.