Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Melts
by Aviva Goldfarb on Aug 15, 2011
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This summery sandwich has a delicate flavor that is terrific for a light lunch or dinner. You can make your own variations by adding sweet peppers, baby spinach, smoked turkey or ham, or using sun dried tomato or artichoke pesto instead of basil pesto.
Mozzarella, Tomato and Pesto Melts
Recipe by Aviva Goldfarb
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Total time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 (2-foot long) soft baguette or 4 (6-inch) French rolls
- 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella (often sold in deli section of supermarket or with gourmet cheeses)
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or see recipe below to make fresh pesto)
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sweet peppers, roasted red peppers, or sliced smoked turkey or ham (optional)
