heirloom tomato sandwich

These Caprese Sandwiches are the perfect summer lunch- made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and  pest0-mayo on a baguette, they are great made ahead or packed for picnic lunches on the go.

Caprese Sandwich

20-24 inch baguette

pesto- store-bought, arugula pesto or Basil Pesto

mayo

tomatoes,

mozzarella balls, sliced

basil leaves

salt and pepper

olive oil

balsamic vinegar,

garlic cloves

smoked almonds (or toasted almonds, or pinenuts)

Basil leaves (or flat-leaf parsley)

Cups packed Arugula

cup olive oil

lemon juice

1/4-1/2 tsp kosher salt (if your almonds

cracked pepper

Make arugula pesto if using: Place everything in a food processor and pulse repeatedly, until uniformly combined, but not too smooth.

Slice baguette in half lengthwise, leaving one side intact. Toast it a little if you like.

Mix the 1/4 cup mayo and 3-4 tablespoons pesto together. Slather over the insides of the baguette.

Layer with mozzarella and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic.

Close the baguette and cut it into 5- 6 pieces. Tightly wrap any leftovers and keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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