Tomato Basil Finger Sandwich Recipes

OPEN-FACED TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SANDWICH

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes and slice each tomato and each ball of mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Place the sliced ciabatta loaves on a work surface, and spread each half evenly with 1/8 cup pesto. Place 4 slices of tomato and 3 slices mozzarella side by side on the top of each half loaf and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 4 basil leaves on top of each sandwich.
• Slice each half loaf crosswise into 4 serving portions, making sure that each piece has a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf.

BASIL, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH

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.

TOMATO & BASIL FINGER SANDWICHES

Steps:

• 1. Cut bread into rounds slightly larger than your tomato"a biscuit cutter works well. Spread each slice with 2 teaspoons mayonnaise. Top with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.
• 2. *****NUTRITION Per serving: 75 calories; 2 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 345 mg sodium; 118 mg potassium.
• 3. ****Tips You can use cream cheese(any flavor) instead of mayonnaise and use the bread of your choice. Try turkey and swiss, use a small biscuit cutter to make meats and cheeses small. I like this recipe and it would be great with avocados too. So many great ideas.

TOMATO & BASIL FINGER SANDWICH

Steps:

• A smear of reduced-fat mayonnaise and a little fresh basil allow perfectly ripe tomatoes to shine.
• Cut bread into rounds slightly larger than your tomato-a biscuit cutter works well. Spread each slice with 2 teaspoons mayonnaise. Top with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.

TOMATO, CHEESE, BASIL TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut 16 small rounds of bread (to make 8 sandwiches) with a round cookie cutter--should be able to get two out of each piece of bread, otherwise, use a larger cutter and more bread.
• Spread one of the rounds with a little butter and then a little mayonnaise.
• Top each with a slice of tomato, cheese round, and a couple of basil leaves (each should fit the bread round).
• Lightly salt and pepper each one and put a couple of drops of olive oil on top.
• Place other bread round on top.
• Refrigerate till ready for the tea.