Open-Faced Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Sandwich
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 to 12 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 708
- Total Fat
- 35
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 60
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 37
- Cholesterol
- 91
- Sodium
- 1441
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
Ingredients
8 medium tomatoes
3 (16-ounce) balls fresh mozzarella
4 loaves ciabatta, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
1 cup prepared pesto
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
32 basil leaves
Directions
- Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball of mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Place the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly with 1/8 cup pesto. Place 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella side by side on the top of each half loaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 4 basil leaves on top of each sandwich.
- Slice each half loaf crosswise into 4 serving portions, making sure that each piece has a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf.