Heirloom Tomato Caprese Sandwich With Fresh Pesto
The dog days of summer are officially over and I'm not missing the heat at all. I will, however, be missing all of the fresh local produce at our farmers market on Sundays. It's such a great experience to go buy locally grown and produced products from small farms and purveyers of goods and it's become a staple of our spring and summer. Aside from the excellent prices, quality, and sustainable methods, it's great to meet the actual people that are producing your food and who take pride in bringing you their best. To read further about our love of buying local, check out our recent blog post.
To celebrate the end of summer, I decided to take a trip to the market this week and snag my favorite ingredients for one of my favorite sandwiches. Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, locally made mozzarella, and a freshly baked baguette - this to me, friends, is summer. It really is amazing how just a few high quality ingredients can make one of the most incredible meals. I would go on and on about how healthy this meal is, but you already know that and I'm ready to make a killer sandwich!
Heirloom Tomato Caprese Sandwich With Fresh Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves (lightly packed)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves fresh garlic
3 Tbls toasted pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts
kosher salt and pepper to taste
2 heirloom tomatoes
6 oz. fresh mozzarella
1 french baguette
Directions
For Pesto: Combine basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and nuts in food processor or blender. Blend until finely chopped and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To Assemble Sandwich: Spread pesto on both sides of the baguette then add slices of tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Serves 4
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Photo by Michelle Kimbrell