Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Sandwich

This is my favorite sandwich.  It is quick, budget friendly and vegetarian. 

Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Sandwich
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Italian bread or Cabatta bread
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 4 to 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Slice the bread and sprinkle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on each side.

Next layer the basil, tomato, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and the mozzarella.  You can press the sandwich on a grill press or broil until the mozzarella starts to melt.

Serve the sandwich with a side balsamic tomatoes.   Place sliced tomatoes in an 50/50 olive oil and balsamic vinegar mixture.  Let this marinade for an hour and serve as a side dish to accompany your sandwich.