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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Easy Caprese Tartine Recipe

    Published: August 12, 2016 / Updated: February 7, 2025 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Caprese Tartine Recipe

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    Looking for a versatile, easy party appetizer? This delicious Caprese Tartine recipe with avocado pesto has you covered!

    caprese tartines

    Originating in France, a tartine is basically an open-faced sandwich made on toast, with different toppings. I've adapted the traditional tartine and given my Caprese tartine recipe an Italian spin with fresh grape tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and a creamy avocado pesto.  

    It makes for a great appetizer for your next get-together with friends, alongside other starters like mushroom crostini, cucumber shrimp canapes, or shrimp pintxos.

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
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    🌟 Why this recipe works

    caprese tartines
    • Great for groups: These delicious tartines are the ideal appetizer for parties. The recipe makes enough for six large servings. But you can easily double on the ingredients and make second batch.
    • Fast: From start to finish, these caprese tartines with avocado pesto only take 20 minutes to make.
    • Full of flavor: The homemade pesto is made with vibrant basil herbs and avocado and the tartines are topped with creamy mozzarella and juicy grape tomatoes. So fresh and delicious!
    • Versatile: You can make these with white or wheat bread piece of toast, or even use a baguette or sourdough. And you can drizzle some balsamic vinegar over them for even more flavor.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    This recipe comes together in two phases. First, you make the avocado pesto, then you assemble the tartines. Here are the ingredients you'll need.

    ingredients for caprese tartines

    For the avocado pesto

    Fresh basil leaves - Basil is a mainstay of traditional pesto. I use about a cup of fresh basil leaves for this recipe.

    Spinach leaves - Some added greens to complement the basil.

    Avocado - A medium ripe avocado so it's not too hard or mushy.

    Garlic - Two garlic cloves, roughly chopped for some aromatic goodness.

    Olive oil - Extra virgin oil to help create a smooth, luxurious pesto.

    Pine nuts - Also a traditional pesto ingredient, they provides a bit or crunchy texture.

    Lemon juice - This provides some bright acidity.

    Parmesan cheese - Shredded parmesan for a bit of tanginess.

    Salt and black pepper - to taste.

    For the tartines

    Bread - I use whole wheat bread with grains for this recipe, but you can use white bread or even a baguette if you prefer.

    Tomatoes - Small grape tomatoes quartered.

    Mozzarella - Fresh mozzarella cheese cut into slices.

    Basil - Fresh basil leaves to garnish.

    Balsamic vinegar (optional) - To drizzle on top.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Ready to make this simple Caprese tartine recipe? Here are step-by-step photos to help you! You'll find the full list of ingredients, as well as measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    For the avocado pesto

    • Add all the ingredients for the avocado pesto to a food processor (or blender) and pulse until well blended.
    caprese tartines with avocado pesto

    For the tartines

    • Spread pesto each slice of bread.
    • Add a single layer of mozzarella cheese slices.
    • Top with quartered grape tomatoes.
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Optional: drizzle with balsamic vinegar and stack leaves of basil to garnish.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    caprese tartines
    Do you serve Caprese tartines hot or cold?

    While I serve this tartine recipe cold, you can prepare it heated. That allows the balsamic drizzle to caramelize the tomatoes and melt the cheese. Just be sure not to leave them in the oven for too long; 5-7 minutes at 375 degrees is all you need!

    Can I make this dairy-free?

    Yes! Simply swap out the mozzarella cheese for dairy-free mozzarella or vegan mozzarella.

    Can I use other types of tomatoes for these tartines?

    I use small grape tomatoes because they're easy to quarter and place on top of the mozzarella, but cherry tomatoes will work as well. You could also use larger Roma or beefsteak tomatoes cut into thin slices if you prefer.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    caprese tartine with balsamic drizzle

    These delightful Caprese tartines can make for a great snack all on their own. But they can be a first-course along with other pesto dishes like pesto bread, pesto orzo pasta salad, or pesto mushroom pasta.

    It's also a good starter to Italian-inspired entrees, including shrimp and sausage pasta, Tuscan kale and white bean soup, or chicken marsala.

    And if you're looking for Caprese salad ideas, try our melon and prosciutto Caprese salad or this tasty corn and quinoa Caprese salad.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    • Food processor - Use a food processor to give the pesto a creamy texture.
    • High-powered blender - Or you can use a blender for the pesto.
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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Caprese Tartine Recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These Caprese Tartines are addictively delicious and are great as party appetizers!
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 360kcal
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    Ingredients

    For the avocado pesto

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • ½ cup spinach leaves
    • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and pitted
    • 2 medium-sized cloves garlic roughly chopped
    • 1 tbsp pine nuts
    • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    For the tartines

    • 6 slices bread whole wheat
    • 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced thinly
    • 1-2 cups grape tomatoes quartered
    • Optional: balsamic vinegar sliced basil leaves for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients for the avocado pesto to a food processor (or blender) and pulse in 10-second increments until well blended. Makes about 1 cup of avocado pesto.
    • Spread desired amount of pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
    • Top each slice with mozzarella cheese slices.
    • Sprinkle each with a small handful of the quartered grape tomatoes.
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Optional: drizzle balsamic vinegar over each tartine and garnish with sliced basil leaves.

    Notes

    Can be served hot or cold. To serve as a hot tartine: bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Jenni says

        August 15, 2016 at 4:18 pm

        You basically had me at avocado pesto. YUM. Avocado bread -- especially like the bread you paired it with here from Franz-- is a favorite in my house!

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      2. Dr. Daisy says

        August 15, 2016 at 9:25 am

        5 stars
        Love how easy and delicious this recipe looks. This is something my teens can make for an afternoon snack or one that can easily be made for those unexpected guests that happen to pop in :) Thanks for sharing :)

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      3. Beach Loop says

        August 14, 2016 at 11:57 am

        This looks so delicious and refreshing for a summer meal. And easy to make, my favorite type of recipe.

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      4. Jenjen says

        August 14, 2016 at 8:31 am

        This looks yummy and healthy!

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      5. Bella says

        August 13, 2016 at 5:49 pm

        This is one of my favourite lunch items!!! I have to try putting balsamic vinegar over top next time thats a great idea!

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      6. Cait says

        August 13, 2016 at 1:12 am

        YUM! This sounds so good.

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      7. Sierra Berry says

        August 13, 2016 at 12:10 am

        Looks so good! I'm obsessed with tomatoes so this recipe seems like a perfect fit for me!

        - sierra ♥

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      8. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

        August 12, 2016 at 4:30 pm

        These look so yummy - perfect use for all the gorgeous tomatoes right now!

        Reply
      9. Pech says

        August 12, 2016 at 4:18 pm

        YUM, I love the idea of cutting each piece of bread into 4 pieces and making this as an appetizer for a wine party! I think I might leave out the vinegar here to really highlight the avocado pesto myself though!

        Reply
      10. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says

        August 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        all your food looks exotic and divine Marylynn

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 30, 2016 at 12:22 am

          Thanks so much Citra!

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