Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches

Name: Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed); 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled; ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper; ¼ cup chopped olives; 8 slices sourdough bread, preferably whole-grain; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, preferably smoked, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 3 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 cup fresh basil leaves

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Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you'll have a satisfying weekend lunch or an easy warm-weather supper.

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Step 1
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let plump for 10 minutes.

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Step 2
On a cutting board, mash the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the side of a knife until it's a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon oil, the lemon juice and crushed red pepper.
Step 3
Drain the tomatoes and finely chop. Add to the bowl with the dressing, along with the olives; mix well.
Step 4
Spread the tomato mixture on half the bread. Layer on cheese slices, some pepper, then the tomato slices; season with salt and vinegar. Top with several basil leaves. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the remaining bread slices and set them on the sandwiches.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the tomato spread (Steps 1-3); cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

385 calories; protein 14.3g; carbohydrates 38.8g; dietary fiber 6.4g; sugars 9.3g; fat 18g; saturated fat 5.1g; cholesterol 22.4mg; vitamin a iu 1641.6IU; vitamin c 18.1mg; folate 27.4mcg; calcium 226mg; iron 3.4mg; magnesium 33.6mg; potassium 454.4mg; sodium 872.8mg; thiamin 0.3mg.

Exchanges:

1 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 2 starch

2 Ratings

5 star values: 1
4 star values: 0
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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A_T

07/18/2022

I'm so glad I found this recipe. It is so delicious, it has that freshness taste from the basil and tomato.
The only ingredient I haven't been able to use is the smoked fresh mozzarella. I've using the regular one and no complains from here. My husband loves this sandwich as much as I do.

EatingWell User

11/11/2012

Use Fresh Basil and Broil I also couldn't find smoked mozzarella, so I used the other commenter's fresh mozz/smoked Gouda combo - it was great. We wanted warm sandwiches so I toasted the bread on one side in a skillet with garlic butter, built the sandwich on the toasted side and popped them into the broiler until the cheese was melted. (If you broil them, put them on a pan lined with cooking-sprayed foil - the tomatoes will make a mess.) Yum! Pros: Delish! Cons: Somewhat time-consuming

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