Panzanella Panini

By bruce_ohland

"You'll find all of the fresh flavors of panzanella salad in this hot, crispy, crunchy, and cheesy panini sandwich."

Ingredients

• 1 French deli roll, split
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 slices mozzarella cheese 1 small tomato, sliced
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Sprinkle cut sides of roll with balsamic vinegar. Layer one slice of mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, basil leaves, and the remaining slice of mozzarella cheese on the roll. Close sandwich; rub outside with olive oil.
3. Place sandwich in preheated skillet; top with another heavy skillet to press. Cook until bread is toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Flip sandwich; top with skillet. Cook second side until toasted, about an additional 2 minutes.

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 402 Total Fat: 24.1g Cholesterol: 36mg Sodium: 613mg

One reviewer used balsamic glaze.
One put the glaze on the tomato so the bread wouldn’t be soggy.
One used Ciabatta bread