Best Taste Of Summer Caprese Melts Recipes

TASTE OF SUMMER CAPRESE MELTS

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These are great any time of year, but with home grown basil and tomatoes they are so much better tasting! Grill or broil so that the bread is golden brown on each side.

Provided by polly salama

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 slices sourdough bread (sandwich style)
1 tablespoon olive oil
15 fresh basil leaves
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/4 inch thick)
2 large firm ripe tomatoes (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Brush each side of bread lightly with olive oil.
Layer evenly with basil, tomato slices, mozzarella slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Make into sandwiches and broil or grill until cheese is evenly melted, turning to evenly melt cheese.
Cook about two minutes on each side.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 1018.2, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 28.8

CAPRESE MACARONI SALAD

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When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with basil and Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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