Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
The Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich is a fresh and flavorful plant-based meal loaded with crisp vegetables, creamy hummus, tangy feta, and savory olives. This Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich recipe is quick to prepare and packed with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients like cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, and herbs. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner, it’s a wholesome vegetarian sandwich that delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread or ciabatta
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced olives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional toppings
- Baby spinach or arugula
- Roasted red peppers
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bread if desired to add texture and prevent sogginess.
- Spread hummus evenly on both slices of bread.
- Layer the sandwich with cucumber slices, tomato slices, spinach or arugula, roasted red peppers, and red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and sliced olives over the vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley if desired.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, press gently, and cut the sandwich in half before serving.
Notes
- Toasting the bread helps keep the sandwich firm and prevents sogginess.
- Spread hummus on both slices of bread to create a moisture barrier for juicy vegetables.
- Use fresh herbs to add extra brightness and Mediterranean flavor.
- For meal prep, add tomatoes just before serving to keep the bread fresh.