Elevate your lunch game with this sophisticated Open-Face Caprese Sandwich featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and the perfect balance of peppery arugula with mild sunflower shoots. It’s a restaurant-quality meal you can make at home in minutes!

This isn’t your ordinary sandwich! The combination of creamy fresh mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil creates the classic caprese flavors, while our sunflower shoots add a mild crunch that perfectly balances the peppery arugula. It’s simple elegance on a plate.

What Makes This Special

Perfect microgreens pairing – sunflower shoots tame the bite of arugula
Fresh, local ingredients – showcase the best of summer produce
Quick gourmet meal – ready in under 10 minutes
Beautiful presentation – perfect for entertaining or treating yourself
Customizable – adjust microgreens to your taste preference

The Greensted Touch

Our fresh sunflower shoots are the secret ingredient that makes this sandwich extraordinary. Their mild, nutty flavor and tender crunch provide the perfect contrast to peppery arugula, creating a balanced, sophisticated bite every time.

Pro Tips:

Use quality artisan bread – it makes all the difference
Don’t skip grilling the bread – it adds amazing texture
Fresh basil chiffonade (thin ribbons) distributes flavor perfectly
Let the caprese mixture sit for a few minutes to meld flavors

Perfect Pairings:

Light summer soup
Fresh fruit salad
Crisp white wine or iced tea
Side of mixed greens

All ingredients for this gourmet sandwich are available at The Greensted in downtown Zumbrota! From our fresh sunflower shoots and arugula to quality mozzarella and seasonal tomatoes.

Recipe credit: Today Magazine MN

Open-Face Caprese Sandwich

This Open-Face Caprese Sandwich will melt in your mouth. The fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes perfectly complement each other. A bit of zest is added with the arugula but is tamed by the sunflower shoots. Try this recipe the next time you are feeling a little adventurous.

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Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Microgreens, Sunflower Shoots

Servings: sandwiches

Ingredients

2 slices Lunds & Byerly's Minnesota Nice Artisan Bread
Extra virgin olive oil
8 oz fresh mozzarella cubed
2 oz cherry tomatoes halved
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves chiffonade
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 cup arugula
1/2 cup Sunflower Shoots

Instructions

Brush bread with olive oil and grill 1-2 minutes per side over medium heat. To cook on the stovetop: heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook bread 1-2 minutes per side.
In a bowl, combine mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, 1 tbsp, and balsamic glaze. Add salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. On toasted bread, layer arugula, sunflower shoots, and caprese mixture; garnish with chiffonade of basil.

Notes

Source: https://www.todaymagazinemn.com/recipes