Italian · Lunch
Fresh Cheese and Tomato Sandwich
A cold Italian sandwich on ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, basil, and garlic. The soft cheese contrasts juicy tomato slices with bright basil, finished with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, flaky salt and cracked pepper.
$4
10 minsPrep
3 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
523Calories
23.1gProtein
27.9gFat
46.2gCarbs
7.1gSugar
3.7gFiber
1063mgSodium
86mgChol
11.3gSat Fat
481mgPotassium
416mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
0.8mcgVitamin B12
11mgVitamin C
vegetarian
mediterranean
all-time-classics
quick-lunch
vegetarian
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice mozzarella and tomato into rounds, pick basil leaves, halve ciabatta, and toast cut sides in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden.
2
Rub warm toasted surfaces with halved garlic clove, then layer mozzarella and tomato on base, tucking basil between layers. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over filling, season with salt and pepper.
3
Plate
Press sandwich closed, halve on board, and serve immediately while bread remains warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g fresh mozzarella
- 22 small tomato
- 12–16 fresh basil leaves
- 22 ciabatta roll (about 3.5 oz / 100g)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp olive oil
- 22 small garlic clove, halved
- 2 tsp2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
