When you can’t travel to the Mediterranean, let me bring the flavors to you via my Mediterranean recipes. First up, this tomato mozzarella caprese sandwich. Between the juicy tomato slices, the rich mozzarella, and the flavorful pesto, this sandwich will satisfy your taste buds in a way only a caprese sandwich can. And if you aren’t sure what I mean by Mediterranean flavors, but you’ve had the tomato basil sandwich from Starbucks, then this is just like that! It’s the perfect Starbucks copycat that will brighten up your day without requiring you to even leave your house. The best part? It’s ready in just 15 minutes. Let’s panini!
Ingredients in this caprese panini
For this caprese grilled cheese, we’re keeping things simple and using only 6 ingredients.
Focaccia Bread and Butter: A good sandwich begins with great bread and a bit of butter. We’re using focaccia for this tomato mozzarella panini. but you could also use sourdough. Pesto: Pesto serves two purposes here. Not only is it a powerhouse of flavor, but it acts as a buffer between the bread and the watery fillings (tomato and spinach), meaning no soggy sandwich! Make your own classic pesto, or make it with carrot tops! Tomato: Grab a large, ripe tomato (of any variety) and slice it up to layer onto the sandwich. Mozzarella: You’ll need low-moisture buffalo mozzarella, but you could also use shredded mozzarella. Spinach: I love adding fresh spinach for a pop of color and veggie-power!
let’s make it!
Making this sandwich is a very simple 3-step process that takes no more than 15 minutes. You’ll feel like you’ve brought the Mediterranean right into your kitchen.
Pair It With…
Tahini Israeli Salad: This is the perfect, refreshing salad to enjoy beside this warm panini. Carrot Chips: These are easy to make, crunchy, and delicious with this Caprese sandwich. Tomato Burrata Salad: Keep the Mediterranean vibes rolling with this burrata salad.
