Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Paninis by rainfur5

If you like your paninis more pressed, use a sandwich weight or brick. Or use a panini press if you have one.

WW PointPlus Value - 7

Serves - 2

Prep Time - 10 min

Cook Time - 4 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp table salt 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 4 oz Italian bread, cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick pieces 2 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh, thinly sliced 1 cup(s) arugula, baby leaves 1 medium plum tomato(es), cut into eight thin slices 4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), peeled and cut in half

Instructions


Preheat outdoor grill (or grill pan or skillet).

In a small cup, stir together vinegar, oil, oregano, salt and pepper until blended. Brush mixture onto 1 side of each slice of bread.

To make each sandwich, layer 1/4 of cheese over brushed side of bread and then top with 2 tomato slices and 1/4 cup of arugula. Top with another slice of bread, brushed side down and then coat sandwiches with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Grill, lightly pressing with a spatula from time to time, until bread is toasted and cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes per side; rub grilled bread with garlic clove. Yields 2 sandwiches per serving.