Caprese sandwich
Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They're a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.
- Preparation:
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 4thick slices of focaccia or 8 slices of bread, to serve
- 2tbsp basil pesto (ensure vegetarian, if needed)
- 2tsp extra virgin olive oil
- handful of rocket
- 2x 125g balls of mozzarella, sliced (ensure vegetarian, if needed)
- 2large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- small handful of basil leaves
- 1⁄2 small red onion, sliced (optional)
- 2tsp thick balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Step 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.Step 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.