About
Ah, it's finally lunchtime. You need to escape from the manic morning you just had and enjoy something delicious. These Taste-of-Caprese Sandwiches bring a little luxury with every bite and help you (sort of) forget about the madness that had just materialized. From the perfect texture of the fluffy bread, to the creamy slices of mozzarella, and the juicy, garden-fresh tomatoes, you'll be dreaming of walking the cobbled streets of Italy in no time. Believe it or not, it gets even better with some tangy pickled onions and earthy fresh herbs on top. Head back to work (whatever your occupation — retired or mom-ing included) refreshed and re-energized with these Taste-of-Caprese Sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 4 (3.5-inch) squares focaccia bread, sliced in half, or 8 pieces naan, toasted
- arugula, to taste
- 1 (8-ounce) fresh mozzarella ball, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, optional, halved and roasted
- pickled onions, to taste, store-bought or homemade
- basil leaves, to taste
- extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
- flaky sea salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -On the bottom halves of the focaccia, evenly add the arugula, the mozzarella, the tomato slices, the roasted cherry tomatoes, and the pickled onions.
Step 2 -Top the pickled onions with the basil leaves, the olive oil, the salt, the pepper, and the top halves of the focaccia.
Step 3 -Serve.
