I'm excited to share this quick and simple summer recipe thanks to Cobblestone Bread Co..
To me, summer is about long sunny days, icy cold drinks, grilling outside and hanging out with friends and family. I think it's my favorite season of the year because of the long sunny days (but not the Florida heat part of it 🙂 ). I love easy grilling recipes and this recipe is a fresh take on a classic – a caprese sandwich with grilled zucchini and I love that it's vegetarian.
This recipe is so easy, it will take you less than 20 minutes and you'll be eating soon!
You know as well as I do, how important the bread is. The bread makes the sandwich! For this recipe, I chose the Cracked Wheat Kaiser Rolls. It's so good and works great for every day sandwiches and for your favorite grilling recipes.
Add olive oil and salt and pepper your zucchini slices. You can use eggplant or red peppers, if you want.
There's nothing like grilled vegetables…my favorite side dish during the summer!
It's so good. I used a fig balsamic glaze when I made these and it's awesome. It's your favorite caprese sandwich kicked up a notch. For Curtis, I would have to add a piece of grilled chicken. Light, easy, quick and it's even gourmet!
Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- basil leaves
- balsamic glaze
- 4 Cobblestone Bread Co. Cracked Wheat Kaiser Rolls
Instructions
- Preheat a grill on high or a grill on pan on your indoor range at medium high. Season zucchini slices with salt and drizzle olive oil on top. Grill zucchini slices on medium high for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Layer zucchini, mozzarella, one slice of tomato, basil leaves on Cobblestone Bread Co. Cracked Wheat Kaiser Rolls. Drizzle balsamic glaze to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
Disclosure: Compensation for this post was provided by Cobblestone Bread Co. via AOL Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Cobblestone Bread Co. or AOL.
Meghan says
What a fabulous idea, Julie! This is a gorgeous summer sandwich & I bet it tastes even better!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
I’m having a total “why didn’t I ever think of this?!!” moment. 🙂 Zucchini + caprese = totally perfect together. Pretty in love with this idea.
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I am all over this sandwich! It is the perfect summer meal.
Caroline {TheBarbeeHousewife} says
Love this twist on the traditional caprese sandwich.
Callie | Flour and Fancy says
I love this great recipe for summer grilling. Meat is the common thought where the grill is concerned, and I adore ideas that break out of that fleshy box. 🙂
Rachel Cooks says
Love the addition of zucchini to caprese! Yum!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Looks awesome- my kind of sandwich!
Allison says
I made this for dinner tonight…Fabulous! I used Cracked Wheat Sourdough brushed with a little olive oil and toasted it on the grill while the zucchini cooked, and some thin, grilled chicken breast. Could not get enough! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Deily says
Hi Allison,
That’s awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!! 🙂
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
What a perfect summer sandwich! Love that fig balsamic glaze!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Fig balsamic glaze?! YUM! This looks like just the perfect summer sammy.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Grilled zucchini is one of my favorite things in the summer. This sandwich looks fantastic!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Mmmm, these sandwiches look amazing! We love grilled zucchini but I’ve never thought to put it on a sandwich — love it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love caprese anything, what a gorgeous sandwich! The grilled zucchini are perfection!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Such a yummy meal! Love this!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
What a gorg sandwich and beautiful lighting! And I love caprese anything – balsamic vinegar can do no wrong, too! pinned
Shaina says
YUM! Grilled zucchini is such a great addition to these caprese flavors
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This is the perfect summer sandwich! I could eat this every day! Sharing!
Christine from Cook the Story says
The grilled veggies make this sandwich tens times more fabulous!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
LOVE that you grilled the zucchini, looks perfect!! : )
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
These look amazing Julie!!
Cookbook Queen says
I love this SO much!! Just beautiful 🙂