Home > Lunch > Mediterranean Sandwich Mediterranean Sandwich July 21, 2024 | 23 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Easy, vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich—pile veggies, creamy feta cheese, and basil pesto on hearty bread. Mediterranean Sandwich This sandwich is my sister’s specialty. She’s been vegetarian for almost a decade, and this is one of her go-to meals. I finally tried her recipe, and now I’m hooked! We’ve been making this Mediterranean sandwich on repeat for lunches lately, so I thought it was time to share it. She adapted it from Panera Bread’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, one of her favorites. While the ingredients are a bit different, we love it just the way it is! The veggies are delicious, and the Sriracha mayo and pesto add tons of flavor to every bite. If you like the Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich or anything from a Mediterranean sandwich company, you’ll love this homemade version. It’s a delicious sandwich that combines the best flavors in every bite! What To Serve Alongside Greek Salad: Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta with olive oil and oregano. Hummus and Pita: Creamy hummus with warm pita bread or pita chips. Tabbouleh: A delicious salad made with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and bulgur. Creamy Cucumber Salad: Crunchy salad with the best creamy dressing! Lemonade: Is there anything more refreshing with a sandwich?! Ingredients In Mediterranean Sandwich Hearty Wheat Bread: Use thick-sliced bread like Dave’s Killer Bread for a sturdy base. Fresh Basil Pesto: Choose a fresh pesto like Rana’s for the best flavor and texture. Hummus is a great alternative if you don’t love pesto! Real Mayo: Best Food’s mayo is my personal favorite here! Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your heat preference. Baby Spinach: Lightly pack the spinach to fit well. Red Onion: Slice very thinly to avoid overpowering the flavors. If you’re sensitive to red onion, soak the slices in cold salted water first. Drain well, pat dry, and add to the sandwich. Crumbled Feta Cheese: Press gently to help it stay in place. Campari Tomatoes: Use ripe, firm tomatoes for good texture and flavor. Salt and Pepper: A small sprinkle to boost the flavors. Jarred Roasted Red Peppers: Drain well to keep the sandwich from getting soggy. QUICK TIP This sandwich is filling and fueling! If you’d like to add more protein, include a layer of deli meat or shredded rotisserie chicken. How To Make Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Spread: Pesto on one slice of bread. Mix: Mayo and Sriracha; spread on the other slice. Layer: Spinach, avocado, red onion, and feta on the mayo slice. Add: Tomato slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top: With roasted red pepper strips. Place: The pesto bread slice on top. Press: Gently, cut with a sharp knife, and enjoy immediately! STORAGE Sandwich is best enjoyed right after being made! If you have leftovers, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store for a few hours. Prevent Soggy Bread: Keep ingredients separate and assemble before eating if storing longer. More Sandwich Recipes BBQ Chicken Sandwich ready in 15 minutes or less! Chicken Salad my go-to recipe! Tomato Sandwich with a basil mayo spread Cucumber Sandwich Recipe with a 3-ingredient herb spread Chicken Caesar Sandwich using a salad kit! 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 9 votes - Review this recipe Easy, vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich—pile veggies, creamy feta cheese, and basil pesto on hearty bread. SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Mediterranean Sandwich 5 from 9 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Easy, vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich—pile veggies, creamy feta cheese, and basil pesto on hearty bread. 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 (like Dave's Killer Bread)▢ 2 tablespoons fresh basil pesto (like Rana's fresh basil pesto)▢ 1 tablespoon real mayo (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 (or Heirloom) tomatoes▢ Small sprinkle salt and pepper▢ 6 strips jarred roasted red pepper, well drained (See Note 1)US - Metric USMetric InstructionsToast the bread. Spread one side of one slice with the pesto. In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and Sriracha (add Sriracha slowly to your heat preference). Spread this mayo on one side of the other slice of bread.Gently press the baby spinach on top of the mayo. Add avocado, red onion strips, and then sprinkle feta cheese on top and gently press it in. 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. Place the sandwich piece with pesto on top. Gently press together. Cut with a sharp serrated knife and enjoy immediately! Video Recipe NotesNote 1: You can buy jars of roasted red peppers at the store; they are usually near items like pickles, capers, and artichoke hearts. I 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
The sandwich was easy to put together and it had an amazing flavors Loved the mayonnaise spread Reply
