Vegan Mediterranean Sandwich

Servings: 1

Reserve this recipe for your first summer harvest! Fresh cucumbers and juicy tomatoes paired with delectable herbs make this sandwich an al fresco dining treat. Better yet, toss this sandwich into your picnic basket and gobble it up with the whole family!

INGREDIENTS

4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 large cucumber, sliced
10 spearmint leaves
10 basil leaves
3 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To assemble the first layer of the sandwich, place one slice of bread onto a serving plate. Arrange about one-third of the tomato, cucumber, spearmint, and basil on top and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
2. Top with a second slice of bread and repeat Step 1.
3. Repeat to add a third layer, using up all the remaining filling ingredients, and top with the last piece of bread to create a four-layer sandwich tower! Serve and enjoy

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 473
Total Fat 23.5 g 36%
Saturated Fat 3.4 g 17%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 15.3 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol — 
Sodium 42 mg 29%
Total Carbohydrates 48.4 g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6 g 22%
Total Sugars 10 g —
Protein 9.4 g 20%
Vitamin A 386 mcg 35%
Vitamin C 23.4 mcg 39%
Vitamin D — 
Potassium 646 mg 21%
Calcium 176 mg 18%
Iron 5.1 mg 28%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new The Mediterranean Refresh Under 30 Minutes cookbook here