Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich with Herb Mayo
Made with fresh whole milk mozzarella, homemade herb mayonnaise, creamy avocado, and spicy red onion, this Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich with Herb Mayo is a fast and fresh alternative to an otherwise boring sandwich. Prepare the mayo ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator up to a week!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 813kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE HERB MAYO
- 1 cup mayonnaise - full fat or low fat
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 3 anchovy fillets - optional, omit for a vegetarian version
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley - chopped
- 2 teaspoon fresh chives - chopped
- 2 teaspoon fresh basil - chopped
- 2 teaspoon fresh oregano - chopped
FOR THE SANDWICH
- 2 sliced seeded, whole grain bread - or bread of choice
- 2 tablespoon prepared herb mayonnaise
- ¼ avocado - sliced
- 100 grams fresh whole milk mozzarella cheese - (two thick slices)
- thinly sliced red onion
- 1 medium heirloom tomato - sliced
- ½ cup alfalfa sprouts
- 3 leaves butter lettuce
Instructions
FOR THE HERB MAYO
- In the bowl of a small food processor, add all ingredients for the herb mayonnaise. Blend until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
FOR THE SANDWICH
- Lightly toast the bread and spread each slice with one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Top one slice of bread with the avocado, sliced mozzarella, sliced red onion, alfalfa, and butter lettuce. Place the other slice of toasted bread on top. Wrap the sandwich in a piece of parchment paper and slice in half with a sharp knife.
Nutrition
Calories: 813kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3050IU | Vitamin C: 19.5mg | Calcium: 588mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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