Open-face Caprese Sandwiches Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 slices (about 1/2 in. thick) crusty Italian bread
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
• 16 medium basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper