Best 6 Mediterranean Salad Sandwiches Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and salt; brush over mushrooms., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side 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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place chicken, water, basil, salt and pepper in medium pan, bring to boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer covered 10-12 minutes till chicken is no longer pink in center.
• remove chicken from pan; cool.
• Cut into 1/2 " pieces.
• Combine chicken, cucumber, mayonnaise, red pepper, olives,yogurt and garlic powder in medium bowl and toss to coat well.
• Spread rolls with additional mayonnaise.
• Top with lettuce and chicken salad mixture.
• Garnish as desired.

MEDITERRANEAN HALIBUT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• For the fish: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a small baking sheet or glass baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
• Season the halibut on both sides with the salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Bake until the fish is cooked through and the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• For the bread: Preheat a grill pan or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove some of the dough from the top half of the bread. Brush the cut-sides of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and rub the cooked surface with the cut side of the garlic.
• For the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, capers, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
• Using a fork, flake the cooked fish and add to the filling. Mix until incorporated. Place the filling on the bottom half of the bread. Top with arugula. Add the top half of the bread and cut into 4 equal-sized sandwiches.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Use a fork to flake tuna into a small container. Add mayonnaise, hummus, and olives. Add oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN EGG SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Carefully slip the eggs into the water and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 7-8 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain the eggs, then immerse in cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel the eggs and chop coarsely. In a bowl, combine the chopped eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and just enough mayonnaise to bind the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the egg salad on 6 slices of toast, dividing it evenly. Top with a lettuce leaf, close the sandwich with a second slice of toast, and serve.
• Sun-dried vs. fresh tomatoes
• In summer, when ripe tomatoes are abundant, omit the sun-dried tomatoes from the egg salad and add a fresh slice of tomato to each sandwich instead.

HEALTHIER MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tuna, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Toss with the tuna mixture.