Caprese Sandwich on Ciabatta

Ingredients

• 1 piececiabatta roll
• 85 gfresh mozzarella
• 1 pieceripe tomato
• 6 piecefresh basil leaves
• 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbspbalsamic glaze
• 0.25 tspflaky sea salt
• 0.25 tspblack pepper
• 1 cupmixed greens
• 0.5 piececucumber
• 0.5 piecelemon

Method

1. 1

   Slice the ciabatta roll in half and toast both cut sides in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.

2. 2

   While the bread toasts, slice the tomato and fresh mozzarella into rounds about 5mm thick, and pick the basil leaves from their stems.

3. 3

   Drizzle the cut sides of the toasted ciabatta with olive oil.

4. 4

   Layer the bottom half with alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato, then tuck the basil leaves in between.

5. 5

   Season generously with flaky sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top.

6. 6

   Press the top half of the ciabatta down gently and slice the sandwich in half diagonally.

7. 7

   For the side salad, toss the mixed greens with thinly sliced cucumber, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Serve alongside the sandwich.