Panzanella Panini

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 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.

Step 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.