Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches

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Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you'll have a satisfying weekend lunch or an easy warm-weather supper.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 18, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Vegetarian Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed)
1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup chopped olives
8 slices sourdough bread, preferably whole-grain
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, preferably smoked, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions

Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let plump for 10 minutes.
On a cutting board, mash the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the side of a knife until it's a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon oil, the lemon juice and crushed red pepper.
Drain the tomatoes and finely chop. Add to the bowl with the dressing, along with the olives; mix well.
Spread the tomato mixture on half the bread. Layer on cheese slices, some pepper, then the tomato slices; season with salt and vinegar. Top with several basil leaves. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the remaining bread slices and set them on the sandwiches.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare the tomato spread (Steps 1-3); cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
18g	Fat
39g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 14g	29%
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Vitamin A 1642IU	33%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Folate 27mcg	7%
Sodium 873mg	38%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 34mg	8%
Potassium 454mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches

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