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Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches with Tomatoes Two Ways

A home-style Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches with Tomatoes Two Ways made with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, Salt Plus More, Olive Oil, and Fresh Lemon Juice. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 1
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/8 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 8 slice
• 3
• 2 tsp
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Let plump for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   With a chef's knife, mash garlic and salt into a paste.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and whisk in 1 tablespoon of the oil, lemon juice and red-pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and chop fine.

5. 5

   Add to the oil/garlic dressing, along with the olives; mix well. (The tomato tapenade can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.)

6. 6

   Spread the tapenade over 4 of the bread slices. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the remaining bread slices.

7. 7

   Arrange cheese slices on top and sprinkle with black pepper.

8. 8

   Place tomato slices on top and season with salt and vinegar.

9. 9

   Top with several basil leaves and set the remaining bread slices on top. (If making the sandwiches ahead, leave out the fresh tomato slices.

10. 10

    Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

11. 11

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Dee; 1 September 2002 www.fareshare.net