In your lunchbox: tomato mozzarella and tapenade sandwich

With the olive tapenade from last night, you can put together a quick sandwich for lunch. Instead of making a sandwich by starting with the usual smear of butter on the bread slices, use the olive tapenade. Fill the sandwich with sliced plump red tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a few shreds of basil. If you’d like the cheese to be melted and oozing, you can toast the sandwich right before you want to eat it.[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="Image courtesy: Favfamilyrecipes.com"]

[/caption]If you want a slightly fancier version of the basic tapenade, you can slap on some salami, provolone cheese and arugula instead.Our recipe source shares this tip:

They have such an amazing flavor and are a nice break from the traditional sandwich. Just please don't make this on a soft bread or they will be soggy and won't taste nearly as good!... If you are packing this sandwich for lunch or an outing, wait to spread on the tapenade until just before eating.

Check out the recipe on Favorite Family Recipes.