Ingredients

• 1 ciabatta roll
• 0.5 cup fresh basil, leaves
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 8 ounce fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 cup arugula
• 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps

1. Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and place in a small bowl.
2. Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the basil.
3. Whisk the basil mayo together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
4. Slice the ciabatta roll horizontally in half, creating two equal sandwich bases.
5. Spread basil mayo evenly on both the top and bottom halves of the ciabatta.
6. Layer the bottom half with sliced fresh mozzarella, followed by tomato slices.
7. Top the tomatoes with fresh arugula, packing it lightly but generously.
8. Close the sandwich by placing the top half over the filled bottom half.
9. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl to create a light balsamic glaze.
10. Carefully cut the sandwich diagonally in half and arrange on a plate.
11. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the sandwich halves and serve immediately.