Our cookbook, Love Real Food, is here! This Caprese sandwich is perfect for picnics and simple summer meals! It features layers of ripe red tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, arugula, balsamic vinegar and an irresistible, creamy basil sauce. Baguette caprese this sandwich when tomatoes are in season!

We’re enjoying a lovely spring here in Kansas City. Our homegrown tomatoes won’t be ready for a while, but I’m sharing my favorite picnic sandwich with you since I can find great tomatoes at the store now. This Caprese sandwich recipe is inspired by the classic Caprese salad. It features ripe red tomatoes and sliced fresh mozzarella with the most irresistible creamy basil sauce. For extra flavor, I also added a little drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a small handful of arugula. Sandwich all of that inside a crusty loaf of French baguette, and you will have a perfectly portable sandwich for picnics or road trips.

Or, enjoy it at home for a quick meal from now through the end of tomato season this fall. This tomato and mozzarella sandwich is a terrific vegetarian sandwich that offers a surprising amount of protein, thanks to the cheese. This recipe is my homemade rendition of my go-to sandwich at our local French café. They’ve just added it back to the menu, so I’m excited that I can order it there or make one at home. Caprese Sandwich Ingredients Just remember—the better the bread and the tomatoes, the better the sandwich!

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