Caprese sandwich
SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins NO COOK EASY V
4 thick slices of focaccia or
8 slices of bread, to serve
2 tbsp basil pesto (ensure
vegetarian, if needed)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil handful of rocket
2 x 125g balls of mozzarella, sliced
(ensure vegetarian, if needed) 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced small handful of basil leaves ½ small red onion, sliced (optional) 2 tsp thick balsamic vinegar
1 If using focaccia, cut the slices across the middle so you have a total of eight slices. Spread 1/4 tbsp pesto over four of the focaccia or bread slices, and drizzle each of the remaining four slices with
1/2 tsp olive oil.
2 Divide the rocket, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and red onion slices over the pesto-topped focaccia or bread. Drizzle 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar over each of the remaining slices. Sandwich the slices together, wrap up for a picnic or serve straightaway. Best eaten on the day they’re made.
GOOD TO KNOW calcium • vit c • 1 of 5-a-day
PER SERVING 462 kcals • fat 23g • saturates 9g • carbs 42g • sugars 5g • ibre 1g • protein 21g • salt 2.2g