Mediterranean Sandwich

Elevate your lunch game with this fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Sandwich, a quick and wholesome meal packed with vibrant veggies and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Layered between slices of wholesome whole grain bread, this sandwich features creamy hummus, tangy crumbled feta cheese, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, zesty red onion, and briny Kalamata olives, all brought together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of aromatic oregano. Baby spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, while a light toasting of the bread provides satisfying crunch. Ready in just 10 minutes, this customizable vegetarian recipe is perfect for an easy lunch or a light dinner, delivering a delicious taste of the Mediterranean with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Whole grain bread
• 4 tablespoons Hummus
• 2 ounces Feta cheese
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Tomato
• 0.25 small, thinly sliced Red onion
• 8 pitted, sliced Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients by slicing the cucumber, tomato, and red onion, and slicing the Kalamata olives if not already done.

Step 2

Lightly toast the whole grain bread slices to add a bit of crunch, if desired.

Step 3

Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus evenly on each slice of bread.

Step 4

On two of the slices, layer the baby spinach, sliced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and Kalamata olives evenly.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the vegetables, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 6

Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the toppings, followed by a sprinkle of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to enhance the flavors.

Step 7

Place the remaining two slices of bread, hummus side down, on top of each loaded slice to form sandwiches.

Step 8

Cut the sandwiches in half diagonally for easier handling and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2326.4 grams (2326.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5626

Total Fat 522.10g	669%
Saturated Fat 72.00g	360%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 25969mg	1129%
Total Carbohydrate 203.40g	74%
Dietary Fiber 135.30g	483%
Total Sugars 21.00g
Protein 31.90g	64%

Vitamin D 9IU	45%
Calcium 2301mg	177%
Iron 67mg	372%
Potassium 897mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.3%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 14.4%