Avocado Caprese Panini

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 886kcal

Ingredients

Arugula Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin

Dressing

  • 3 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano

Caprese Panini

  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 2 TBSP Pesto sauce
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread
  • 4 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil drizzled
  • 12 leaves Fresh basil
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 1 Avocado pitted and sliced
  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 oz Potato chips

Sparkling Water

  • 16 oz Sparkling water use your favorite flavor
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Instructions

  • Prep all panini sandwich ingredients per instruction above, set aside.
  • Place the ingredients for the dressing in a jar or bottle and shake until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Preheat a panini grill or skillet over medium heat. While heating, make the panini sandwich.
  • Mix the mayo and pesto in a bowl and then spread onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer with mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, basil, tomato seasoned with salt and pepper, and avocado. Top with the other slice of bread.
  • Grill the panini: If using a panini grill, spray with nonstick spray, press the sandwich down, and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet, add the panini and cover with a lid. Cook on both sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted. While the panini is cooking, make the salad.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a bowl. Toss with dressing.
  • Serve: Cut each panini in half and enjoy with arugula salad, chips, and sparkling water (over ice, if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 886kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 1295mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2241IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 4mg

Avocado Caprese Panini

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 886 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Arugula Salad

  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion sliced thin

Dressing

  • 3 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano

Caprese Panini

  • 2 TBSP Mayonnaise
  • 2 TBSP Pesto sauce
  • 4 slices Sourdough bread
  • 4 oz Fresh mozzarella sliced
  • Extra-virgin olive oil drizzled
  • 12 leaves Fresh basil
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 1 Avocado pitted and sliced
  • Nonstick spray
  • 2 oz Potato chips

Sparkling Water

  • 16 oz Sparkling water use your favorite flavor

Instructions
 

  • Prep all panini sandwich ingredients per instruction above, set aside.
  • Place the ingredients for the dressing in a jar or bottle and shake until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Preheat a panini grill or skillet over medium heat. While heating, make the panini sandwich.
  • Mix the mayo and pesto in a bowl and then spread onto one side of each slice of bread. Layer with mozzarella drizzled with olive oil, basil, tomato seasoned with salt and pepper, and avocado. Top with the other slice of bread.
  • Grill the panini: If using a panini grill, spray with nonstick spray, press the sandwich down, and cook until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted. If using a skillet, add the panini and cover with a lid. Cook on both sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted. While the panini is cooking, make the salad.
  • Add all salad ingredients to a bowl. Toss with dressing.
  • Serve: Cut each panini in half and enjoy with arugula salad, chips, and sparkling water (over ice, if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 886kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 25gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1079mgPotassium: 1295mgFiber: 12gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2241IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 468mgIron: 4mg
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