Best 9 Perfect Summer Sandwich Tomato Basil Cheese Recipes

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As summer arrives, many people crave for a refreshing and flavorful sandwich that captures the essence of the season. Among the classics, the summer sandwich tomato basil cheese stands out with its vibrant colors, juicy textures, and a harmonious blend of flavors. Crafted with ripe summer tomatoes, fragrant basil, creamy cheese, and a touch of seasoning, this sandwich is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic grilled cheese or a more elaborate open-faced sandwich, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect summer sandwich tomato basil cheese, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the bounty of the season.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOMATO-BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES



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All the flavors of Pizza Margherita in fewer than 20 minutes make this the perfect meal for the whole family. My daughters call them "those special grilled cheese sandwiches." -Donna Fazenbaker, Goldsboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 plum tomato, sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
Dash each salt and pepper
8 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Layer the cheese and tomato slices over two bread slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves and remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., In a small skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BASIL, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH



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This is a quick and refreshing no cook vegetarian meal. Basil, mozzarella and tomato on Italian bread. Great for those hot summer evenings when you don't feel like cooking.

Provided by Melissa Rapoza Fragoza

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches.
  • In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 714.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

FRESH TOMATO, BASIL GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH



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This is a low good fat version of a grilled cheese seasoned with fresh and dried herbs and garden fresh tomatoes. I used a regular pan but for ease you can use a nonstick pan.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bread
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pinch dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 ounces sliced low-fat cheese
2 slices fresh tomatoes
2 -4 fresh basil leaves
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix oil and dried herbs and spread on 1 side of both slices of bread.
  • Preheat non stick pan to medium heat.
  • Seasoned side down add slice of cheese, tomato, fresh ground pepper, basil and other slice of cheese topping with second slice of bread seasoned side up.
  • Place in pan with a weight on it and cook for 1 minute till browned flip and cook for an other minute till cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 518.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.6

PERFECT SUMMER SANDWICH (TOMATO, BASIL, CHEESE)



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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!

Provided by newmama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 359.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.2

PERFECT SUMMER BASIL BURGER



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 pounds ground beef (80-percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
4 English muffins, halved horizontally and toasted
1 tomato, sliced and lightly salted
Perfect Basil Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Quarter the beef into even portions. Form into burgers, indenting the middle slightly with your thumb. Season with salt and pepper, and brush lightly with vegetable oil. Cook on a hot grill until charred on the outside and pink on the inside, about 4 minutes per side. Two minutes before removing the burgers, top the burgers with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the toasted muffins on a serving platter. Place the tomato slices on the bottom, and top each with cooked patties. Spread a tablespoon or two of the basil sauce on each bun top and sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese. Serve extra basil sauce on the side for dipping.
  • Blend the green onion, basil, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender until creamy and pale green. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

TOMATO SANDWICH WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup good mayonnaise
10 to 15 basil leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 slices country loaf bread
1 heirloom or Israeli tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the top of 2 slices of bread. Place the sliced tomato on top of one
  • bread slice. Place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on top of the tomato. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

GRILLED TOMATO, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Tomato     Vegetarian     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 16-ounce French-bread baguette
2/3 cup olive oil
8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (such as tarragon, thyme, and rosemary)
3/4 cup soft fresh goat cheese (plain, peppered, or herbed)
4 large plum tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 cups coarsely chopped pitted Mediterranean olives

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut baguette crosswise in half. Cut each half lengthwise in half to form 4 pieces total. Combine oil, garlic, and herbs in small bowl. Brush all cut sides of bread with half of oil mixture.
  • Grill bread, cut sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from grill. Quickly spread cut sides of toast with goat cheese. Top with tomatoes and olives, dividing equally. Drizzle remaining oil mixture on top.
  • Return open-face sandwiches to grill. Cook until bottom sides are toasted, cheese melts, and tomatoes begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Cut each sandwich diagonally in half and serve.

HEALTHY MEALS MONDAY: TOMATO, BASIL, AND CHEESE SANDWICH



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Number Of Ingredients 7

12 Hawaiian Rolls
8 slices Mozzarella cheese
2 tomatoes, sliced thin
12 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
(mix oil and vinegar together)

Steps:

  • Cut the rolls in half and put them in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Spread on the balsamic vinegar and oil on the bottom rolls.
  • Next layer on the tomatoes, cheese and basil - in that order.
  • Turn your oven to Broil and put the pan in the oven. Once the cheese starts to melt, take it out and put on the tops of the rolls. Broil for just 1 more minute.
  • Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 2 serving, Calories 81 kcal, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 mg

BASIL-TOMATO GRILLED CHEESE



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The tastes of summer abound in this easy Italian-style grilled cheese sandwich. Not only is it delicious, it's super-fast, so you can get back to those summer outdoor activities. -Sylvia Schmitt, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick)
8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • On four slices of bread, layer mozzarella cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with the basil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Top with remaining bread. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder; brush over the outsides of each sandwich. , In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use half the amount.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or provolone.
  • Use your favorite bread for the sandwich. A crusty baguette or ciabatta bread works well.
  • If you're using a soft bread, toast it lightly before assembling the sandwich.
  • Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or pesto on the bread before adding the other ingredients.
  • Don't overstuff the sandwich. You want to be able to take a bite without everything falling out.
  • Serve the sandwich immediately.

Conclusion:

The perfect summer sandwich is all about fresh, flavorful ingredients. With ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and melted cheese, this sandwich is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give this sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed.

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