Thick-cut slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy vegan mozzarella, fresh basil, and tangy balsamic glaze tucked between two slices of toasted bread makes a delicious, easy vegan sandwich that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner!
I love a good sandwich for lunch, don't you? Especially if it's quick and easy to make, it's loaded with veggies, and it's super filling. Whether it's an avocado zucchini vegan grilled cheese or vegan TTLA sandwich, there are so many tasty options!
This vegan tomato caprese sandwich is made with everything you love about a caprese salad, except it's in sandwich form. It features thick-cut slices of heirloom tomatoes, creamy vegan mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and a tangy balsamic glaze drizzle!
How To Make It - Step By Step Instructions
First, lay one piece of lightly toasted bread on a plate and assemble the sandwich by stacking 1 handful of mixed greens, 2-3 thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, 2 slices of vegan mozzarella, thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top of it. Put the second piece of toasted bread on top and press down lightly with your hand.
You can eat the sandwich just like this or you could press it in a panini press for a few minutes until the cheese melts. I prefer the cold version of this sandwich and my husband loves the grilled cheese version. You can't go wrong, both are delicious!
Serving Suggestions
I usually serve this quick and easy vegan sandwich with a side of fresh fruit (sliced apples, blueberries, or a banana) or Hippeas. If you want to serve a more filling side dish with this sandwich, any of the following vegan recipes are delicious!
- Lemon Tahini Courgette Salad
- Creamy Broccoli Salad
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Veggies
- Quinoa Spinach Salad with Mango Dressing
How To Store It
This simple vegan sandwich is best enjoyed fresh the first day you make it. However, if you only want to eat half of the sandwich, you can store the second half in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. To reheat, it's best to press it (or warm it in a pan) until the bread is crispy and the cheese has melted to refresh the sandwich.
Substitutions & FAQ
- Basil Substitution: If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use vegan pesto spread instead. I always keep a jar of Sprouts vegan pesto in my pantry for this reason!
- Tomato Options: You don't have to use heirloom tomatoes, you can use thick slices of any ripe, juicy tomato. Beefsteak, vine-ripened, or roma tomatoes would all be delicious.
- What type of vegan cheese should I use? I used thick slices of Miyoko's fresh vegan mozzarella for this sandwich, but I also like to use Violife provolone or Chao creamy original slices. You can use any type of vegan cheese that you like.
- What kind of vegan bread should I use? I usually use Ezekiel bread or homemade no-knead whole wheat bread, but you can use your favorite vegan bread. Not sure which bread brands are vegan? Check out this list.
- What other vegetables could I add? Sliced zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, or red cabbage would be great additions.
Success Tips
- The tomatoes are the "meat" of this easy vegan sandwich, so make sure to pick ripe tomatoes and cut em' thick!
- This sandwich can be eaten cold or pressed and hot. It's up to you, both ways are delicious. I will say that it's a great option to pack and eat cold for lunch at school or work.
- You can use any vegan cheese you like, but to make this a vegan caprese-style sandwich, you need to use vegan mozzarella cheese.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and then press it until hot to reheat it the next day.
Want More Vegan Cheese Recipes?
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Easy Vegan Caprese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices lightly toasted bread (I used Ezekiel bread)
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1 large heirloom tomato sliced thick
- 2 slices vegan mozzarella cheese (I used Miyoko's fresh vegan mozzarella)
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced (or use vegan pesto spread)
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Put one piece of lightly toasted bread on a plate and stack 1 cup of mixed greens, 2-3 thick slices of tomato, 2 slices of vegan cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Top with the second piece of toasted bread and press it down lightly. Slice in half before serving.
- You can enjoy the sandwich cold or press it for a few minutes on a panini press until the cheese melts and serve it hot.
Notes
- The tomatoes are the "meat" of this easy vegan sandwich, so make sure to pick ripe tomatoes and cut em' thick!
- This sandwich can be eaten cold or pressed and hot. It's up to you, both ways are delicious.
- You can use any vegan cheese you like, but to make this a vegan caprese sandwich, you need to use vegan mozzarella cheese.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and then press it until hot to reheat it the next day.
Nutrition
*This easy vegan sandwich recipe was originally shared on 10/9/17, but I updated it on 9/12/20.
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