What's For Lunch: Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwich

For today's lunch, I opted to make one of my faves -- a tomato, basil, and mozzarella sandwich on fresh ciabatta bread. Yum and a half -- and quite simple to make!

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwich

makes 2 sandwiches

1/2 loaf organic artisanal ciabatta bread

1 clove garlic

fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced

4 organic basil leaves (rinse and pat dry)

1. Cut the 1/2 loaf of bread in half vertically. Then slice bread horizontally. (This will give you 4 slices of bread.)

2. Rub each slice of bread with the garlic clove.

3. Construct each sandwich by layering each slice of bread with the thinly sliced mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves. Carefully place one slice of bread on the other to make two separate sandwiches.

4. If you're lucky enough to have a panini press, place your sandwich on the hot grill until the cheese is nice and gooey. I placed both sandwiches on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler for a couple minutes on each side.