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Caprese Sandwich with Homemade Pesto

French bread thats topped with a tangy balsamic mayo, then layered with fresh buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, and homemade pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette french bread
  • 1 heirloom tomato cut in half and then sliced
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt best to use sea salt
  • 1 ball buffalo mozzarella cut into thin slices

Instructions
 

  • Place basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  • Cut you baguette in half lengthwise and then again widthwise so you have two sandwiches. In a small bowl mix you mayo and balsamic vinegar together. Spread the mixture on each half of the bread.
  • Layer the bottom half of the baguette with tomato slices and then add mozzarella on top. Using a spoon, spread pesto mixture on top of the tomato and cheese. Place the top piece of baguette on the sandwich to complete it. Repeat this process for both sandwiches.
  • Place both sandwiches on a plate and serve. Mangia!