Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Caprese Sandwich

Do demonstrate the final result of caprese sandwich after ingredients are assembled.

Why We Chose This Recipe

  • This sandwich is a fantastic option for meal prepping. It’s quick, easy to make, and packed with nutritious ingredients. Plus, with a few simple modifications, it’s also dorm-friendly!

Caprese Sandwich

Original Recipe by Nutrition Student, Jeanice Harjanto
Yield 1-2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 bread roll, like ciabatta (or your preferred bread)
  • ¼ tomato, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup spinach
  • 2 oz burrata cheese (or other cheese like mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 2 tbsp pesto sauce (link to pesto sauce recipe below)
  • ½ tsp olive oil (or other neutral vegetable oil, like canola)
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinegar, sriracha, or other dressing (optional)

Directions

  1. Toast your bread in a toaster or use an oven to heat up the bread: Heat up the oven/toaster to 350 ºF (175 ºC) and place your bread inside the oven until light brown.
  2. Carefully remove the toasted bread and slice it in half to create an opening for the sandwich.
  3. Spread the pesto on the inside of both bread halves.
  4. Layer the thinly sliced tomatoes, spinach, and burrata cheese inside the sandwich.
  5. If desired, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, sriracha, or another dressing for extra flavor. Enjoy!
To show the process of assembling the caprese sandwhich.
The process of prepping and assembling the ingredients is shown above.

What We Liked

  • We enjoyed the fresh taste and aroma of this recipe.
  • The recipe is versatile, and we appreciated being able to substitute cheddar cheese for burrata when needed.
  • Perfect for busy days, this sandwich can be quickly prepared and enjoyed between classes.

    Suggestions

    • For a dorm-friendly version, opt for untoasted bread.
    • Feel free to swap burrata with alternatives like mozzarella or opt for a vegan cheese substitute.
    • If If you’d like to make your own pesto, check out our previous blog post for a homemade pesto recipe: /scnc/2023/04/14/sargent-choice-test-kitchen-pesto-egg-salad/ 

      Nutritional Value

      • This sandwich is packed with iron-rich spinach, which promotes the health of red blood cells and aids in oxygen delivery to your lungs and muscles.
      • Both spinach and tomatoes contain fiber and water, contributing to a satisfying meal or snack while promoting a healthy digestive tract. The bread provides carbohydrates, giving you an energy boost to power through your day.
      Ashly Estrada, Nutrition Student
      March 9th, 2024