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Caprese Sandwich

Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Keyword: basil, tomatoes
Season: Spring, Summer
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 sandwich
Calories: 105kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread* or 2 buns
  • 1 handful lettuce* spinach or other salad greens
  • 2-4 slices mozzarella
  • 2 tomatoes* sliced
  • 1 handful basil*
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • balsamic vinegar for drizzling (optional)
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  • Assemble the sandwiches with a layer of greens, then sliced mozzarella, and thick slices of juicy tomato. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper on the tomato.
  • Top with basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic and extra virgin olive oil (if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg