Mediterranean Salad Sandwiches Recipe

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These hearty, fresh-flavored sandwiches taste like a summer salad on a bun. Add iced tea, a side of sorbet and call it an easy supper! —Candice Garcia, Winter Haven, Florida

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Mediterranean Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
2 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek olives
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted and halved

Directions

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and salt; brush over mushrooms.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat for 12-16 minutes, turning frequently or until tender.
In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomato, peppers, cheese and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oregano and remaining oil. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat.
Layer each of four half slices of toast with a mushroom and 3/4 cup salad mixture; top with remaining toast. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 225 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 495 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Mediterranean Salad Sandwiches in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p21

The History of Feta

FETA is a white, salty, semi-firm cheese. Traditionally it was made from sheep or goat's milk but is now also made with cow's milk. After feta is formed in a special mold, it's sliced into large pieces, salted and soaked in brine. Although feta cheese is mostly associated with Greek cooking, "feta" comes from the Italian word "fette", meaning slice of food.