ELI'S MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, AND BASIL SANDWICHES

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Eli Zabar, owner of The Vinegar Factory in New York City, believes that with only a few fresh ingredients, you can achieve a full-flavored sandwich. This is one of Eli's favorite recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 3 to 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf ficelle
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon sherry-wine vinegar
2 red or yellow tomatoes
8 half-inch slices fresh mozzarella
10 to 15 whole basil leaves
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Slice ficelle loaf down the top center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Spread halves open.
  • Make vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard and corn oil, and whisk until emulsified. Add sherry-wine vinegar. Whisk to combine.
  • Layer tomatoes in pocket of bread. Layer mozzarella on top of tomatoes. Grind pepper over top of sandwich.
  • Pour vinaigrette over tomatoes. Add basil leaves to top of sandwich. Cut sandwich into individual portions.

Jasmine Bell
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This sandwich is okay, but I wouldn't make it again.


Omar Khaled
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I'm not a fan of this sandwich. The flavors just don't work for me.


_SOUTHERN RAGzz*!? Raglin
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This sandwich is a bit bland for my taste.


Tommy C
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sandwich didn't turn out as good as I hoped.


md yaseen
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This sandwich is so good! I love the combination of flavors.


Bellahsen Ahmed
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This sandwich is amazing! The flavors are incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Navio Kugonza
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I love this sandwich! It's so simple, but so flavorful. The fresh mozzarella and tomatoes are the perfect combination.


Qwz23
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This sandwich is so delicious! The mozzarella is creamy and the tomatoes are juicy. The basil adds a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


tamanna kadir
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I made this sandwich for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so well-balanced and the sandwich is so easy to eat. I will definitely be making this again.


Shami Turk
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This mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich is the perfect summer lunch! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The fresh mozzarella and tomatoes are the stars of the show, and the basil adds a pop of freshness. I love that this sandwich is