Caprese Sandwich
This Balsamic Glazed Caprese Sandwich is packed with the flavor of fresh tomatoes, arugula and fresh mozzarella. The best panini ever! Caprese is an Italian dish made from fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil, occasionally paired with arugula. It can be eaten as a salad or on a sandwich. This caprese sandwich recipe is a spinoff of the popular caprese salad. We end up needing a dressing to keep the sandwich moist, a little greens action to make for a more filling sandwich, and of course, the perfect bread. This caprese sandwich recipe couldn’t be simpler to make!
Because a grilled caprese sandwich is a light and fresh option for lunch or dinner, I like to match the sides accordingly. Here are a few things you could serve with your caprese panini: Kettle Chips, Grape Salad, Fruit Salad, Garden Salad, Italian Veggie Salad. Our favorite bread to use for this tomato mozzarella caprese sandwich is sourdough. But any sturdy, crusty bread will work. Avoid using soft white breads as they’re not strong enough to hold all the toppings. You’re welcome to load up your caprese sandwich as you see fit. Just keep in mind that this won’t technically be a caprese sandwich anymore once you add other vegetables. It’ll still be delicious though!
Ingredients:
Caprese Paninis
- Bread (we prefer sourdough)
- Fresh Mozzarella , sliced
- Roma Tomatoes , sliced
- Arugula
- Basil
- Pesto
- Butter
Balsamic Glaze
- 1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or sugar)