Mediterranean Salad Sandwiches Recipes

FAVORITE MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a very large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

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 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.