ELI'S MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL SANDWICHES

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Eli Zabar, owner of The Vinegar Factory in New York City, believes that with only a few fresh ingredients, you can achieve a full-flavored sandwich. This is one of Eli's favorite recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3 to 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf ficelle
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon sherry-wine vinegar
2 red or yellow tomatoes
8 half-inch slices fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 whole basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice ficelle loaf down the top center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Spread halves open.
  • Make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard and corn oil, and whisk until emulsified. Add sherry-wine vinegar. Whisk to combine.
  • Layer tomatoes in pocket of bread. Layer mozzarella on top of tomatoes. Grind pepper over top of sandwich.
  • Pour vinaigrette over tomatoes. Add basil leaves to top of sandwich. Cut sandwich into individual portions.

Jagdiel Armando
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These sandwiches are a bit too simple for my taste. I would have liked to see some more ingredients or a more flavorful dressing.


Haris Jon
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I'm allergic to basil, so I used oregano instead. It was still delicious!


yaw takyei
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I added some sliced avocado to my sandwiches and they were even better!


Mariah Poulin
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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover mozzarella cheese.


M‚Äåd Jahid
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved these sandwiches! The mozzarella and basil really balance out the flavor.


Ch Sajid
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These sandwiches are perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


glazy Domingo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The fresh ingredients really shine through.


Bongani Yende
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These sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use whatever bread I have on hand.


Hamza Atif Official
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I made these sandwiches for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Hama Hbacha
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These sandwiches are the perfect summer lunch! They're light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love using fresh tomatoes and basil from my garden.


ShadowLineInput
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I've made Eli's Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Sandwiches many times, and they're always a hit! The combination of fresh, flavorful ingredients is unbeatable. I love that this recipe is so easy to make, yet it always turns out so impressive.


Sara Mohamed
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These mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwiches were a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, with the creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil complementing each other wonderfully. I especially appreciated