Charred Caprese Sandwich Recipe

Name: Charred Caprese Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 baguette, split in half lengthwise; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (packed) torn basil leaves; 1/2 cup (loosely packed) parsley leaves with tender stems; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces; Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings
1 garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 baguette, split in half lengthwise
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups cherry tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) torn basil leaves
1/2 cup (loosely packed) parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)

1
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt.
2
Toss shallot, garlic, and vinegar in another small bowl; season with salt. Let sit 10 minutes. Drain, reserving shallots and vinegar separately in small bowls.
3
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush cut sides of bread with 2 Tbsp. oil total and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side. (Or broil bread halves, cut side up, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.) Season with salt; let cool.
4
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high (you can do this directly on the grill grates or on a burner). Toss tomatoes with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and cook, shaking pan often, until tomatoes are blistered and lightly charred, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes to bowl with reserved vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly, then add basil, parsley, and lemon zest and toss gently to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
5
Spread both halves of baguette with mayonnaise mixture. Top with mozzarella, tomato salad, and shallots, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
6
Mayonnaise can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Charred Caprese Sandwich falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Charred Caprese Sandwich

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