Caprese Toast with Garlic Sea salt

This Caprese toast is a simple Italian-inspired lunch or appetizer made with toasted bread, olive oil, ripe tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto, black pepper, and garlic sea salt. The bread is grilled until crisp, then topped with juicy tomato, creamy mozzarella, and pesto for a fresh, savory bite. Garlic Sea Salt brings the tomato and cheese together while adding gentle garlic flavor without needing a separate garlic spread. Serve it as a quick lunch, brunch toast, summer appetizer, or side for soup and salad.

Ingredients:

1 slice of bread

1 tbsp of olive oil

2 slices of tomato

A pinch of garlic sea salt

1 oz of mozzarella cheese

2 tsp of basil pesto

Why Garlic Sea Salt Works in This Caprese Toast

Garlic sea salt works in Caprese toast because tomato and mozzarella both need seasoning to taste complete. The sea salt sharpens the tomato, while the garlic flavor supports olive oil, pesto, and black pepper. A small pinch keeps the toast fresh and balanced without overpowering the basil or cheese.

Instructions:

Drizzle the bread with olive oil and grill on a griddle pan for 2 minutes on each side

Top with tomatoes, season with garlic sea salt and finish it all off with some mozzarella, basil pesto and black pepper

FAQ:

Q: How do I keep Caprese toast from getting soggy?

A: Toast the bread well and assemble the tomato, mozzarella, and pesto right before serving.

Q: Can I use fresh basil instead of pesto?

A: Yes. Fresh basil works well, especially with olive oil, tomato, mozzarella, and garlic sea salt.

Q: What should I serve with Caprese toast?

A: Serve it with salad, soup, pasta, grilled vegetables, or as part of an appetizer spread.