Caprese Blt

Name: Caprese Blt
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 loaf ciabatta; 1 1/3 cups packed fresh basil; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce; 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled; 4 romaine lettuce leaves; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 loaf ciabatta
1 1/3 cups packed fresh basil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, and crumbled
4 romaine lettuce leaves
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Directions

1

Place tomato slices on several layers of paper towels and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then press with additional paper towels to extract excess moisture.
2

Mix oil and vinegar together in small bowl.
3

Slice bread in half horizontally and use fingers to remove and discard all but 1/2 inch of interior crumb.
4

Puree 1 cup basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides several times.
5

Spread basil mayonnaise on both cut sides of bread.
6

Sprinkle bacon on bottom half of bread and place romaine on top of bacon.
7

Shingle tomatoes and mozzarella alternately over romaine and drizzle wih oil and inegar mixture. Place remaining 1/3 cup basil in single layer on top and replace top half of bread.
8

Cut crosswise into 2 inch sandwiches. Serve.