Avocado Caprese Sandwich
with peach & walnut salad
Who doesn't love the freshness of a caprese sandwich? We add some creamy avocado for even more texture and then pair it with one of our favorite salad combos!
Smarts: If you want to start making your own cheese, mozzarella is an easy and great one to start with!
Smarts: If you want to start making your own cheese, mozzarella is an easy and great one to start with!
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Ingredients
Avocado Caprese Sandwich:
- Basil - 2 to 3 sprigs, leaves of
- Tomatoes, heirloom preferable - 1 lb, sliced
- Avocado, large - 1, thinly sliced
- Mozzarella, fresh - 8 oz, thinly sliced
- Baguette or ciabatta - 10 oz
- Balsamic vinaigrette - 2 Tbsp ((ingredients listed separately))
Peach and Walnut Salad:
- Basil - 2 sprigs, leaves chiffonade
- Shallots - 1/2 bulb, sliced
- Peaches, large - 1, sliced
- Baby spinach or mixed greens - 4 oz
- Balsamic vinaigrette - 5 Tbsp ((ingredients listed separately))
- Walnuts, crushed - 1/4 cup
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 Tbsp
- Dijon mustard - 2 tsp
- Maple syrup - 2 tsp
- Cooking oil - 1/4 cup
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
627
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
36g
55%
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Saturated Fat
9g
47%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
36mg
12%
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Sodium
848mg
35%
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Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
31%
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Sugars
12g
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Protein
24g
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Prep
- Make vinaigrette - Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and cooking oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Basil (for both salad and sandwich) / Shallots - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
- Tomatoes / Avocado (video is for wedges, but you’ll slice more thinly) / Mozzarella / Peaches - Prep as directed.
- Baguette - Slice open through the middle.
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Make
- Brush sandwich portion of vinaigrette onto tomatoes and mozzarella and then lightly salt and pepper. Assemble sandwiches by layering avocado, tomatoes, basil (if using), and mozzarella between bread. You can also make these open-faced melts and ditch the top piece of bread and place under a broiler for 4 to 6 minutes, until cheese has melted.
- Toss remainder of vinaigrette with greens, basil, shallots, peaches, and walnuts. Enjoy salad with your sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
627
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
36g
55%
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Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Just a moment...
Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
36mg
12%
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Sodium
848mg
35%
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Total Carbohydrate
55g
18%
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Dietary Fiber
8g
31%
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Sugars
12g
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Protein
24g
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Reviews
Ratings
37 reviews
yummy sandwich, and easy to make. I didn't have avocados that were ripe, so I added a little black forest ham, which turned out lovely. Same for the salad- didn't have peaches, but it was still delicious. Will make again for lunch!
0 HelpfulYum! I roasted cherry tomatoes with thyme, sea salt & garlic. I used arugula and basil and tossed it in a little balsamic before placing it on the sandwich. I toasted the sandwich (before adding basil and arugula mix) in the broiler and it was fabulous.
0 HelpfulDon't need quite as much peaches, tomatoes as advetised. Next time lighter on the maple syrup. But overall superb salad.
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