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St. Pete Caprese Sandwich

Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 4 small rolls - such as cheese, olive, or Rosemary
  • 3 Tbsp chunky olive tapenade we like Trader Joe's
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes sliced in fourths or halves depending on size of tomato
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Avocado thinly sliced (optional)
  • Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut each roll in half and place on a platter.     
  • Spread tapenade over 4 halves of the bread.
  • Top with mozzarella (if using avocado layer it next).  
  • Place tomatoes and basil in a small bowl, toss with olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Place tomatoes on top of mozzarella.  Cover with top of roll.

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