Home > Lunch > Mediterranean Sandwich Mediterranean Sandwich August 20, 2020 | 21 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Easy, vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich comes with a bit of a kick! Pile fresh basil pesto, lots of veggies, and creamy feta cheese on some hearty bread. Mediterranean Sandwich This sandwich is my sister’s specialty. She’s been vegetarian for the better part of a decade and this is one of her go-to meals. I finally decided to try her recipe and I’m hooked! We’ve had this sandwich on repeat for lunches lately, so I thought it was time to share it here. She says she adapted it from Panera’s® Mediterranean Sandwich, which is one of her favorites. While the ingredients are a bit different than Panera’s, we wouldn’t want this sandwich any other way! The veggies get nice and tender, the feta melts down a bit into an amazing creamy layer, and the Sriracha mayo + pesto add loads of flavor to every single bite. Ingredients In Mediterranean Sandwich Hearty Wheat Bread: Serves as a sturdy, flavorful base. Fresh Basil Pesto: Provides a herby, aromatic flavor. Real Mayo: Adds creaminess and moisture in your Mediterranean sandwich. Sriracha Sauce: Offers adjustable heat and spice. Baby Spinach: Contributes a fresh, leafy texture and earthy taste. Red Onion Strips: Add a sharp, slightly sweet flavor and crispness. Crumbled Feta Cheese: Brings tanginess and a creamy texture when melted. Campari Tomatoes: Offer juiciness and mild sweetness. Fine Sea Salt and Pepper: Enhance overall flavors. Jarred Roasted Red Pepper: Adds smoky sweetness and tenderness. QUICK TIP This Mediterranean Sandwich is filling and fueling! That said, if you’d like to add in some additional protein, add in a layer of chickpeas or deli turkey. How To Make Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Spread: Spread basil pesto on one slice of wheat bread and a mix of mayo and Sriracha (to taste) on the other slice. Layer: On the mayo side, press down baby spinach. On the pesto side, add red onion strips. Sprinkle feta cheese over the onions, then add tomato slices, a pinch of salt and pepper, and roasted red pepper strips. Assemble: Place the spinach-topped slice on the pesto and onion slice. Cook: Cook in a panini press, electric grill, or skillet. For a press or grill, cook 3-5 minutes until toasted and cheese melts. In a skillet, cook 2-3 minutes per side, using a pan to weigh it down. Enjoy your tasty Mediterranean sandwich! More Sandwich Recipes Ham and Cheese Hoagies BBQ Chicken Sandwich Chicken Salad French Dip Sandwich Recipe Honey Bacon Club FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Mediterranean Sandwich 5 from 8 votes - Review this recipe An easy vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich with a bit of a kick! Hearty bread is piled with fresh basil pesto, lots of veggies, and creamy feta cheese. This recipe is for one sandwich, but can be scaled to make as many sandwiches as you'd like! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Mediterranean Sandwich 5 from 8 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe An easy vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich with a bit of a kick! Hearty bread is piled with fresh basil pesto, lots of veggies, and creamy feta cheese. This recipe is for one sandwich, but can be scaled to make as many sandwiches as you'd like! Course lunch, Protein Shake, Sandwich, Vegetarian Cuisine American, Mediterranean Keyword Mediterranean Sandwich Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 15 minutes minutes Servings 1 sandwich (easily scaled up!) Chelsea Lords Calories 390kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $2.21 Ingredients▢ 2 pieces hearty wheat bread (I like Dave's Killer Bread)▢ 2 tablespoons fresh basil pesto (I like Rana's fresh basil pesto)▢ 1 tablespoon real mayo (I like Best Foods/Hellmans)▢ 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha sauce▢ 1/4 cup lightly packed baby spinach▢ 10 very thinly sliced red onion strips▢ 3-4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese▢ 4 slices Campari tomatoes▢ Small sprinkle fine sea salt and pepper▢ 6 strips jarred roasted red pepper, well drained (See Note 1)US - Metric USMetric InstructionsSANDWICH SPREAD: Set out two slices of bread. Spread one side of one slice with the pesto. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and sriracha (add slowly and to heat preference). Spread this mayo on the other slice of bread on one side.FILLING: Gently press the baby spinach on top of the mayo and Sriracha to secure it in place. Gently press the thinly sliced red onion strips on the side with pesto to secure in place. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the red onion and gently press it in. Remember this melts down a bit, so don't skimp! Add the thinly sliced tomatoes on top along with a tiny sprinkle of salt and pepper. Add the well-drained red pepper strips on top. Bring the sandwich piece with the spinach on top of the other.COOK: Add sandwich to a panini press or electric grill. Alternatively, add to a dry skillet. For the electric grill: Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the bread is fully toasted with defined char marks and the cheese is melted. For a panini press: Add the sandwich and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden and cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a skillet: Preheat a dry skillet to medium low. Add the sandwich, then set a pan on top to weigh it down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. Recipe NotesNote 1: Roasted bell peppers: You can buy jars of roasted red peppers at the store; they are usually near things like pickles, capers and artichoke hearts. We love the soft texture and smoky flavor of roasted red peppers in this sandwich! Make sure to drain them thoroughly before adding to the sandwich or they will water down the bread. Nutrition FactsServing: 1sandwich | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2467IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 1mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
My problem is that this recipe is too expensive. In addition to what I have in the house, I would have to buy: Sriracha sauce, pesto, spinach, roasted red peppers, and feta cheese. Your recipe would make a very expensive sandwich! Reply
Totally get where you’re coming from! The nice thing is, if you bought all the ingredients, you’d have enough to make many sandwiches over the course of a couple weeks so it would end up being a lot less per sandwich. If everything was bought to just make one sandwich, then yes that would be very pricy! Reply
I mean you don’t need sriracha…. use any hot sauce you have on hand…. there’s a variety of uses for all of these ingredients… Reply
looking at this picture of your sandwich makes my mouth water. I am making this right away. I don’t feel that this sandwich is so expensive to prepare. Being Italian, I have these ingredients in my frig all the time. Its just a given. Reply
So Delicious. I love the added flavor the pesto gives the extra kick. Another terrific recipe – thanks Chelsea!! Reply
my husband and I cannot stop making these!!! We love this sandwich almost as much as we love your blog!!! Reply
Just started my mediterranean diet and this sandwich will be added to my daily eats. Looks and sounds delicious! Do you have anymore mediterranean diet recipes? Can’t wait to try! Reply
Here are a few more to browse through: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/site-search/?fwp_keywords=mediterranean Reply
I made this today and thought it was pretty delish! Then I had the thought that it seems like onions would be a nice addition. Lol… missed that item while making it. It was still tasty without the onion, but I am pretty sure onions next time will make it even more delightful! Thank you for this recipe! Will make again…with onions! Reply
I’ve never vacuum sealed a sandwich (or anything else for that matter!) so I’m really not familiar with the process. Sorry to not be of more help Reply
