Easy Caprese Picnic Sandwiches

Name: Easy Caprese Picnic Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 large (3 oz each) ciabatta rolls, cut in half horizontally; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon refrigerated basil pesto; 1 cup baby spinach; 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8 slices); 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8 slices); 12 large leaves fresh basil (about 1/2 cup); 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

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Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 8

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Your favorite summer salad just became your new go-to sandwich for picnic dates and lazy nights when you don’t want to cook. If there’s a better use for fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, we don’t know what it is.

by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated May 7, 2019

Ingredients

4 large (3 oz each) ciabatta rolls, cut in half horizontally
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon refrigerated basil pesto
1 cup baby spinach
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8 slices)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8 slices)
12 large leaves fresh basil (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps

1

Place roll halves on work surface, cut sides up. Tear bread from top halves, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and pesto. Spread mixture on cut sides of roll halves.
2

On roll bottoms, layer spinach, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Drizzle vinegar over basil, and replace roll tops. Cut each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
tip 2
These sandwiches can be made ahead, tightly wrapped and stored up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
tip 3
The torn-out bread can be turned into bread crumbs. Tear into small pieces, and mix with 1 teaspoon oil in small bowl; spread on cookie sheet. Toast in 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Cool, and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Information

510 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 16g Protein, 74g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 510

Calories from Fat: 150

Total Fat: 16g; 25%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%

Sodium: 940mg; 39%

Potassium: 230mg; 7%

Total Carbohydrate: 74g; 25%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 14%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 10%; 10%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 25%; 25%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.