Caprese Sandwich

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Looking for a picnic-perfect vegetarian main dish? Try this Caprese sandwich! Stuffed with fresh basil and tomatoes, it's simple and delicious.

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vegetarian caprese sandwich on foccacia

Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest, and this Caprese sandwich recipe is here to prove it. It’s super easy to make, but it’s still insanely delicious, thanks to juicy, sweet tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Layer them between slices of freshly baked focaccia, and you have a mouthwatering lunch.

If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you might already know that the combination of basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella was what first got me excited about cooking with seasonal ingredients. Jack and I were on a trip to Italy, and we ate Caprese salad after Caprese salad, wondering how something so simple could taste so good. If you’ve never tried a Caprese sandwich (or salad, for that matter), I hope you make this recipe this summer. It shows that as long as your ingredients are fresh, good cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Oh, and it’s perfect for a picnic, too. 🙂

Caprese Sandwich Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy Caprese sandwich recipe:

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Variations

I love this Caprese sandwich recipe as written, but there are lots of tasty ways to change it up. Here are a few of my favorites:

Caprese Sandwich Recipe Tips

Caprese Sandwich Serving Suggestions

This Caprese sandwich is a satisfying meal on its own, but it goes well with all sorts of sides, too. Keep things simple, and serve it with your favorite chips and fresh fruit, or pair it with chopped fresh veggies and a flavorful dip like hummus, baba ganoush, or white bean dip. It’s also delicious with a cool cup of gazpacho or any of these salad recipes:

For more salad ideas, check out this post!

And if you love basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella together, try making one of these recipes next:

Caprese Sandwich

rate this recipe:5 from 8 votesPrep Time: 15 minutes Serves 4Save Recipe Print RecipeThis Caprese sandwich is the BEST summer lunch! Because the ingredients here are so simple, each one really shines through. Make sure to use the best tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and bread you can find!

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For a vegan version, use sliced avocado and a slather of vegan pesto in place of the cheese.

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