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Caprese Sandwich with Pesto

This Caprese Sandwich with Pesto combines a traditional caprese salad with fresh bread and my homemade pesto instead of plain basil. The creamy mozzarella and fresh tomato are perfectly complimented by the toasted nuttiness of the cashews, sharpness of the parmesan, and the herby brightness of the basil in the pesto. The whole thing is topped off with some crisp spinach and a good quality olive oil ties it all together. This is more than a sandwich, it's a beautiful celebration of fresh ingredients.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: mozzarella, pesto, sandwich, spinach, tomato
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 579kcal
Author: Anneke Silva

Equipment

  • Kitchen knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

Caprese Sandwich

  • 100 grams Buffalo mozzarella sliced
  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 tbsp Pesto
  • 2 slices Rustic Bread thick
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 5 Baby spinach leaves
  • Fresh basil
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cut your bread into thick slices.
  • Slice your tomato.
    Slice your tomato.
  • Slice the mozzarella.
    Slice the mozzarella.
  • Get your pesto ready.
    Get your pesto ready.
  • Slather the pesto onto your bread.
  • Layer with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, baby spinach, and some shredded basil.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
    Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 4746IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 2271mg | Iron: 2mg