Caprese Salad Sandwiches

This salad, is a favorite in Italy everywhere you go.  What a great way to make it a whole meal.

  Makes 3 sandwiches
  Prep Time: 15 minutes
  Total Time: 15 minutes
  Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients
 6 slices buttermilk or sourdough sandwich bread
 About 1 tablespoon olive oil
 15 fresh basil leaves, rinsed
 2 firm-ripe tomatoes (about 8 oz. total), sliced 1/4 inch thick
 4  ounces  fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
 Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place 3 slices, oil side down, on a 10- by 15-inch baking sheet and layer evenly with basil leaves, tomato slices, and mozzarella slices. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and top with remaining bread slices, oil side up.

2. Broil sandwiches 6 inches from heat, turning once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes total. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Notes: Calories: 314 (46% from fat); Protein: 13g; Fat: 16g (sat 6.9); Carbohydrate: 30g; Fiber: 2.5g; Sodium: 465mg; Cholesterol: 33mg