Turkey Caprese Panini

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This Turkey Caprese Panini is a fresh and delicious sandwich that uses fresh basil, tomato and a killer sauce!

There is nothing more tasty than a crispy bread and oozy cheese sandwich. If you like the flavor combination of a caprese salad, you’ll love this panini.

A Turkey Caprese Panini cut in half and displayed on a plate
 

Turkey Caprese Panini

This artisan sandwich is filled with deli turkey (or leftover Thanksgiving turkey), fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
 
What I think really makes this sandwich is the simple balsamic aioli. It’s simply delightful and gives this sandwich that sweet but creamy twang that only balsamic vinegar can bring.
 

A display of needed ingredients for the Turkey Caprese Panini, tomatoes, balsamic aioli, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil

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Ingredients For Turkey Panini

Here’s what you’ll need in order to whip up this easy lunch or dinner sandwich. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.

  • Artisan Bread – sourdough, ciabatta, roasted garlic french bread, etc.
  • Turkey – deli sliced or leftover turkey works well too!
  • Tomatoes – vine ripen tomatoes
  • Fresh Basil
  • Fresh Mozzarella – don’t use the shredded kind for this recipe if you can help it.
  • Mayo
  • Balsamic Vinegar

How To Make a Panini

Panini’s are real easy to make, and you don’t need a special panini press to achieve the end result. I use my George Foreman grill! Bet you forgot about that little gem huh!?
 
I think everyone has one of those stashed away somewhere. If not, you can use a grill pan and a heavy pot and place it on top of the sandwich to press it down, making sure to flip it half way.

 

A close up of the inside of a Turkey Caprese Panini

MAKE AOLI

Stir together the mayo and balsamic vinegar to create a flavor infused sandwich sauce. Spread the mayo mixture on both sides of the bread.

ADD INGREDIENTS

Fill the sandwich with the turkey, mozzarella, tomato and basil then place on the hot griddle or sandwich press. 

COOK SANDWICH

No need to butter the bread, the heat will crisp up the edges of the bread, without making it too greasy to hold. If you would like to add butter, you can definitely do that too. 

Grill the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the outside of the sandwich is nice and crisp. 

Best Bread for Panini

For panini’s you want to try and use a more sturdy bread, like sourdough, rye, or Italian. But to be completely honest, I’ve used plain old wheat bread when I’m in a pinch.
 
I found this wonderful roasted garlic loaf at my local bakery and it really added a nice touch of flavor to this turkey panini sandwich. 
 
A Turkey Caprese Panini on displayed on a plate
 

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Turkey Caprese Panini

These Turkey Caprese Paninis are protein packed and delicious on a cold day or any day really.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 452 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Artisan bread, roasted garlic, sourdough, or ciabatta etc.
  • 2 tbsp Mayo with olive oil, reduced fat
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 vine ripe tomato- sliced
  • 3-4 leaves of fresh basil
  • 3-4 slices of fresh mozzarella
  • 6 slices of deli fresh turkey
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Instructions

  • Heat up your panini press or George Foreman grill.
  • Combine mayo and balsamic vinegar in a small dish and whisk until combined and smooth. Spread on each slice of bread. Divide the remaining ingredients between the two sandwiches, top with remaining slice of bread. Place dry sides of bread down on panini press and close. Cook until the cheese is melted and the outside is nice and crispy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 3mg
Keywords: balsamic vinegar, mayo, mozzarella cheese, Sandwich, tomato, Turkey
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  4. I make paninis on my George Foreman too! This one looks seriously fantastic 🙂 I love simple go-to weeknight sandwiches.

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  5. These look heavenly, I am ready for lunch right now! And I LOVE aiolis, I am going to have to try the balsamic one-my personal fav is garlic and basil 🙂
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