RECIPE IDEAS Picnic

to celebrate Picnic week on Sunday 18th to friday 26th June, we’ve put together some easy al fresco ideas for you and the family

Caprese Sandwich

Makes - 4

4 slices of focaccia or 8 slices of bread

• 2 tbsp basil pesto

• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

• handful of rocket

• 2 x 125g balls of mozzarella, sliced

• 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced

• small handful of basil leaves

• 1⁄2 small red onion, sliced (optional)

• 2 tsp thick balsamic vinegar

If using focaccia, cut the slices across the middle so you have a total of eight slices. Spread 1/4 tbsp pesto over four of the focaccia or bread slices, and drizzle each of the remaining four slices with 1/2 tsp olive oil.

Divide the rocket, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and red onion slices over the pesto-topped focaccia or bread. Drizzle 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar over each of the remaining slices. Sandwich the slices together, wrap up for a picnic or serve straightaway. Best eaten on the day they’re made.