PERFECT SUMMER SANDWICH (TOMATO, BASIL, CHEESE)

This sandwich screams summer to me. I made it after going to the farmer's market and getting lots of fresh ingredients, including wonderful herbed ciabatta bread. If you don't like garlic much, just rub a clove on there (sliced to get the flavor. This is also delicious cold, or with a drizzle or balsamic vinegar on the tomato. For a slightly different (equally tasty, if you ask me) option, use havarti slices instead of mozzarella. Enjoy!
SERVES 2 , 2 sandwiches



Ingredients
2 ciabatta rolls (if you can find herbed GET IT!)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tomato, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
fresh basil
salt
pepper

Directions
1Preheat the oven to 400.
2Slice the ciabatta to make a sandwich.
3Drizzle olive oil on each of the 4 slices and sprinkle with garlic (or rub with a fresh sliced clove for a milder flavor)
4Top with tomato slices, salt and pepper generously (drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar if you like).
5Put mozzarella slices on top of the cheese and top those with fresh basil leaves.
6Put the top pieces of ciabatta on and bake for about 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
7Slice in half and eat

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