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    April 27, 2014

    Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich for #SundaySupper

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    Quick and easy, 5 ingredient Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich made with fresh basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese is great for busy Summer days.

    Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich

    Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich 2

     

    The theme for this week's Sunday Supper is "Five Ingredients or Less", hosted by Alice from Hip Foodie Mom. It comes at a good time, for me at least, because now that it is starting to get warmer out, my cooking on most days needs to be less complicated. My daughter and I are summer people, and like to spend our days outdoors, which means less time for me to create recipes in the kitchen. I made this sandwich in less than 15 minutes, with 5 ingredients, not including the salt, pepper, and olive oil and it was a fabulous, quick, and vegetarian dinner.

    A caprese salad is a simple salad consisting of mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and sliced tomatoes drizzled with olive oil. There are a few variations, but I wanted to stick to the basics with this Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich. This recipe is at it's best in the peak of summer, when the tomatoes are locally grown, preferably from your own garden, and the basil is large. I'm not at that stage yet, so both were store-bought.

    I can't wait to see what everyone else made, just from the titles I can tell there are a few I'll be looking to try this summer. Read on after the Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich  for the links to tons of great recipes with 5 ingredients or less!

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    5 from 4 votes

    Grilled Caprese Salad Sandwich for #SundaySupper

    Quick and easy,5 ingredient Summer sandwich great for busy days.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time7 minutes mins
    Total Time12 minutes mins
    Course: Main Dish
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 678kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices sourdough bread
    • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
    • 4 slices tomato
    • enough fresh basil leaves to cover the sandwich
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt

    Instructions

    • Mix together the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Lay down two pieces of bread and top with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on each piece of bread, followed by two slices each tomatoes, then enough basil to cover. Top with remaining bread, and brush the tops evenly with half of the olive oil mixture.
    • Place a skillet large enough to hold both sandwiches over low heat, add the sandwiches brushed side down, and cook until golden brown on the bottom, Brush the tops with remaining olive oil mixture, turn carefully, and continue to cook over low heat until cheese begins to melt and bread is golden on both sides.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1305mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1835IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 5mg

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    Comments

    1. Christy says

      May 03, 2014 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought to make grilled cheese out of a caprese salad - great sandwich!

      Reply
    2. Renee says

      May 01, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      I'm looking out my window at my basil plant and I can't wait until it gets big enough to pick the leaves and make this sandwich. Would also be more awesome with fresh picked summer tomatoes.

      Reply
    3. Dionne Baldwin says

      April 30, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      I ADORE this sandwich! the caprese combination always makes me happy, even though it's just a few simple ingredients.

      Reply
    4. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

      April 30, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      Perfect! I love caprese anything 🙂

      Reply
    5. Shaina says

      April 30, 2014 at 12:40 pm

      Caprese salad repurposed into a grilled cheese...genius idea!

      Reply
    6. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      April 30, 2014 at 6:04 am

      Yummy melted grilled cheese!

      Reply
    7. Becca from It's Yummi! says

      April 29, 2014 at 9:09 am

      Salad + sandwich + cheese = LOTS of love!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:04 am

        Normally I say BACON = LOVE but you are right this time!

        Reply
    8. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says

      April 28, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Caprese is one of my favorite salads! I should try it in sandwich form!

      Reply
    9. Tracy says

      April 28, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      Now that's a delicious looking sandwich!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:55 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    10. Sarah says

      April 28, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Can I come for lunch?

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:56 am

        Absolutely!!

        Reply
    11. Katie says

      April 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Caprese salads are one of my favorite things about summer for sure! I love the idea of having it pressed into a grilled sandwich form!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:57 am

        It will be even better when the tomatoes are fresh from the garden 🙂

        Reply
    12. Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says

      April 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Yummy this looks so good.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:57 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

      April 27, 2014 at 6:01 pm

      this is like my favorite sandwich in the world. can't go wrong with a grilled caprese salad sandwich. ever.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:59 am

        You are so right!

        Reply
    14. Manu says

      April 27, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhhh yummm! Caprese is one of my favourite salads ever... so refreshing and light, yet the mozzarella makes it into a meal! LOVE this sandwich! Great idea!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 9:59 am

        Thanks Manuela!

        Reply
    15. Marlene @Nosh My Way says

      April 27, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      a twist to a regular grilled cheese sandwich is always fun to try out and make. I love yours

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:00 am

        Thanks Marlene!

        Reply
    16. Tara says

      April 27, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter would adore this sandwich, I will have to make it for her for sure!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:02 am

        I imagine my daughter will love it as she gets older. Thanks Tara!

        Reply
    17. Liz says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Now THIS is a grilled cheese I could never pass up! So wonderful with that oozing mozzarella!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 29, 2014 at 10:03 am

        It is wonderful, thanks Liz!

        Reply
    18. Courtney @ Neighborfood says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:24 am

      This is my kind of grilled cheese! I love caprese, and you know it's good when the cheese is oozing out the sides!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 27, 2014 at 11:27 am

        Yep, as long as the cheese oozing out doesn't burn before the rest of the cheese in the sandwich melts 🙂

        Reply
    19. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:55 am

      What a perfect grilled cheese...such a delightful combination! Craving it right now.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        April 27, 2014 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Marjory!

        Reply
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