Taste of Summer Caprese Melts

Capture the vibrant flavors of the season with these irresistible Taste of Summer Caprese Melts! This quick and easy recipe combines golden, garlic-toasted ciabatta bread with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves, all topped off with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. Broiled to bubbling perfection in just minutes, these open-faced melts are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or party snack. With its fresh ingredients and minimal prep time, this dish is the ultimate way to savor summer’s bounty in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 loaf ciabatta bread or baguette
• 8 slices fresh mozzarella
• 2 medium heirloom tomatoes
• 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.

Step 2

Slice the ciabatta loaf into four even sections and cut each section in half lengthwise, creating 8 pieces. Place the bread pieces on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 3

Lightly drizzle the cut sides of the bread with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Toast the bread under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven.

Step 4

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. While the bread is still warm, gently rub each piece with the minced garlic to infuse it with flavor.

Step 5

Cut the heirloom tomatoes into 8 slices. Place one tomato slice on each bread piece, sprinkling lightly with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Layer a fresh basil leaf on top of each tomato slice, followed by a slice of fresh mozzarella.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mozzarella. Place the baking sheet back under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the Caprese melts cool slightly, about 1 minute.

Step 9

Drizzle each melt with balsamic glaze and serve immediately. Optional: Garnish with extra basil leaves for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	978.3 grams (978.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2090

Total Fat 87.20g	112%
Saturated Fat 32.20g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 146mg	49%
Sodium 3992mg	174%
Total Carbohydrate 243.80g	89%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 27.90g
Protein 92.80g	186%

Vitamin D 36IU	179%
Calcium 1685mg	130%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1554mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 45.8%