• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Heirloom Pantry

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Brunch
    • Dinner
    • Dogs
    • Dressings and Sauces
    • Drinks
    • Main Course
    • Pasta
    • Sides
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sweets
  • ENTERTAINING
  • Lifestyle
  • SHOP
    • Shop Our Kitchen
    • Amazon Shop
    • Promotions & Codes
  • About
    • Bio
    • Connect
    • The Heirloom Pantry Newsletter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Winter Recipes
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
  • Promotions
  • Follow Along

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Winter Recipes
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Promotions
  • Follow Along

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×

    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Sides

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt

    Published: Apr 29, 2020 · Modified: Jul 9, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

    59 shares
    • Share10
    • Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt is a show-stopping panino that's perfect for picnics. This easy recipe takes only a few minutes to make and calls for a handful of simple ingredients, including a fresh baguette, water mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and truffle salt. You can wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and bakers twine to make them picture perfect for your picnic!

    Caprese sandwich for picnics
    Jump to:
    • How to Elevate a Simple Dish with Truffle Salt
    • How to Make a Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt
    • Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt

    How to Elevate a Simple Dish with Truffle Salt

    Truffles are a sought-after culinary prize. They are different from mushrooms in that they grow below ground, typically at the base of oak trees. The most common varieties are the black and white truffles, which are foraged for by dogs. In fact, the Lagotto Romagnolo was specifically bred in Italy to find truffles.

    In 2017, I read Truffle Boy: My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground by Ian Purkayastha and Kevin A. West. The book is about how Regalis founder Ian Purkayastha turned his passion for food into a career in the exotic food space by carving a path in truffle dealing. The book piqued my interest as it delves into fraud in the truffle business, specifically in the chemicals that are used to mimic the taste of truffles. Since then, I've been especially selective of the truffle products I buy, including one of my favorites: truffle salt.

    I use truffle salt to elevate the simplest of dishes all the time. Whenever I make a simple salad, Soft Boiled Jammy Eggs, avocado toast, or a caprese sandwich, I add a pinch of truffle salt to add a hint of umami flavor. It's a simple seasoning that lasts a long time since a little goes a long way.

    Where to Find Truffle Salt

    I have found great authentic truffle salt at Eataly, Williams-Sonoma, and on my last trip to Italy with my family. You can find truffle salt online at Williams-Sonoma, including Regalis Black Truffle Salt, Casina Rossa Black Truffle Salt, and Savini Truffle Salt.

    Caprese Panino on a picnic blanket

    How to Make a Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt takes under 10 minutes to make, including prep. First, using a serrated knife, slice the baguette in half lengthwise, leaving a slight hinge. Then, drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the inside of the bottom half of the bread. Add the basil, then the sliced tomatoes. Add fresh cracked pepper and a pinch truffle salt to the tops of the tomatoes. Then, add the sliced fresh water mozzarella. Top the sandwich with the top of the bread and enjoy immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate to enjoy later that day.

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt is a great vegetarian sandwich that goes perfectly with a chilled glass of rosé, Aperol spritz, or aranciata.

    slicing tomatoes for sandwich
    Making caprese sandwich in kitchen
    easy caprese picnic sandwich

    How to Wrap a Sandwich in Parchment Paper

    Cut parchment paper into strips about 3-4 inches wide and cut bakers twine into 15-18 inch pieces, one strip and one piece of twine per sandwich. Then, take a strip of parchment paper and place a sandwich on top of it so that the sandwich is perpendicular to the paper. Bring up the sides of the paper and wrap the sandwich. After, take a piece of twine and wrap the sandwich in the paper once, then tie the string in a bow.

    picnic spread with a caprese sandwich cheesboard
    Caprese sandwich for picnics
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    5 from 4 votes

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt

    Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt is a show-stopping panino that's perfect for picnics. This easy recipe takes only a few minutes to make and calls for a handful of simple ingredients, including a fresh baguette, water mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and truffle salt. You can wrap each sandwich in parchment paper and bakers twine to make them picture perfect for your picnic!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 409kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    • 1 standard baguette cut crosswise into thirds
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 ripe plum or Roma tomatoes cut into ¼-1/2" slices
    • 6 fresh basil leaves
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon truffle salt
    • 6 oz fresh mozzarella cut into 6 slices

    Instructions

    • Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette thirds in half lengthwise. Evenly drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the inside of the bottom halves of the bread.
    • Lay the basil on each bottom half of the baguette, then the sliced tomatoes, about 2-3 slices per sandwich. Add fresh cracked pepper and a pinch truffle salt to the tops of the tomatoes. Then, add two slices of mozzarella to each sandwich.
    • Top the sandwich with the top of the bread and enjoy immediately or wrap tightly to enjoy later that day.

    Notes

    You can find truffle salt online at Williams-Sonoma, including Regalis Black Truffle Salt, Casina Rossa Black Truffle Salt, and Savini Truffle Salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keyword: caprese sandwich, easy sandwich, Italian sandwich, panini, picnic food, picnic sandwich, truffle salt
    Tried this recipe?Mention @theheirloompantry or tag #theheirloompantry!

    More Sides

    • 22 Healthy Sides for Steak
    • Sautéed Buttered Leeks
    • How to Toast Pecans
    • Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail Collar)

    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. David

      August 02, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Great picnic sandwich, love the addition of the truffle salt.

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Alec and Kat with Paisley and Peeps on the beach

    Welcome! We're Kat and Alec, the recipe developers, food photographers, and authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Here you'll find approachable elevated recipes, thoughtful entertaining tips, and sustainability practices you can weave into your everyday routine.

    More about us →

    Winter Recipes

    • How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    • Chocolate Covered Oranges
    • Chocolate Covered Banana Bites (Frozen)
    • Chocolate Covered Pecans
    • Truffle Mushroom and Leek Risotto
    • 20 Tasty Dishes to Eat With Brussel Sprouts

    As Featured In

    The Heirloom Pantry As Featured In

    Popular Recipes

    • 15 Best Salmon Side Dishes
    • How to Make Beef Bone Broth for Dogs
    • Spicy Kewpie Mayo (Sauce for Poke, Sushi, and More)
    • Glowing Skin Green Juice
    • Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
    • Matcha Cookies (Soft and Chewy)
    The Heirloom Pantry shop page.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Recipes

    About

    Shop

    Contact

    Privacy Policy

    Effortless Recipes

    Signup for new recipes, kitchen tips, and more!

    You can unsubscribe anytime. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.

    Thank you!

    You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

    Copy-of-The-Heirloom-Pantry-Typography-Logo

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 The Heirloom Pantry, LLC®