The Ultimate Caprese Sandwich packs all the classic tomato, basil, and mozzarella goodness, with a couple extra ingredients that send it over the top.
Why yes, I am being so bold as to call this The Ultimate Caprese Sandwich. No other name came to mind after I tasted the first bite. It has all the classic caprese flavors of tomato, basil, balsamic, and mozzarella, but it also packs add flavor with pickled peppers, spicy arugula, and tangy mayonnaise. Piled up on a ciabatta roll, there will be no other caprese sandwich that will match the deliciousness of this one.
This recipe was inspired by a commercial I kept seeing on TV in the depths of winter, when the tomatoes and basil of summer were a long way off. The national restaurant chain promoting their sandwich of course had no regard for seasonality. Every time I saw the commercial though, my mouth watered in anticipation of garden-fresh tomatoes and basil, still warm from the summer sun. And once the time arrived, well, let’s just say this recipe is well-tested.
Make this Ultimate Caprese Sandwich any time you can get fresh, in-season tomatoes. I will make it at least a few more times this summer, so I can try to satiate my caprese cravings until next year…
The Ultimate Caprese Sandwich packs all the classic tomato, basil, and mozzarella goodness, with a couple extra ingredients that send it over the top.
2 ciabatta rolls
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large clove garlic, peeled
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. prepared basil pesto
6 slices fresh mozzarella
1 large ripe tomato, sliced
Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 cup baby arugula
1/2 cup sliced pickled spicy peppers (such as Mama Lil’s brand)
I invite you to try my seasonally-inspired,
plant-based recipes to create your own
joyful plateful!
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