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Two caprese sliders on a wooden cutting board on a blue and white kitchen towel.

Caprese Sandwiches with Pesto

Anne Aslanides
This classic Italian-inspired sandwich is a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh summer flavors! It’s ready in a few steps, family-friendly, and boasts beloved Italian flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ea sandwich rolls similar in size to cheese and tomatoes, ie sliders
  • 6 oz mozzarella fresh
  • 2 ea on the vine tomatoes approx 8 oz
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • 4 tablespoon basil pesto
  • 1 handful fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Slice bread in half, and tomatoes and mozzarella into ½" to ¾" thick slices
  • Spread pesto on one half of bread, and balsamic glaze on the other.
  • Stack tomato, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella on the bottom bread piece. Place other bread piece on top and enjoy!

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Notes

Use balsamic glaze, not balsamic vinegar. Glaze has been reduced and often sweetened for a thicker consistency and more balanced flavor.
For best texture, serve immediately. Rolls may get soggy when stored assembled.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 599mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 616IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

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