Open-face Caprese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 slices (about 1/2 in. thick) crusty Italian bread
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
• 16 medium basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°). Combine 1 tbsp. oil and the garlic and brush onto 1 side of bread.
2. 2. Lay bread oiled side down on grill and cook until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn bread over, lay tomato slices on bread to fit, overlapping if needed, then lay cheese slices over tomatoes. Cover grill and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 4 minutes.
3. 3. Transfer sandwiches to a platter. Put 2 basil leaves over each sandwich and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp. oil and the vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.