Name: Charred Caprese Sandwich
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; ½ baguette, split in half lengthwise; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup (packed) torn basil leaves; ½ cup (loosely packed) parsley leaves with tender stems; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces; Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)

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Alex Lau

How do you improve on a classic Caprese salad? Grill your tomatoes, char some bread, and bring the two together.

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