Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese
Elevate your snack game with this Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese—a vibrant and irresistibly fresh creation perfect for a quick yet elegant meal. Featuring golden, oven-toasted slices of whole grain bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, this recipe is layered with creamy goat cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny kalamata olives. Fresh basil leaves and peppery arugula add a burst of herbal brightness, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze ties everything together with a touch of tangy sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this deliciously healthy open-faced sandwich is packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it ideal for a light lunch, brunch, or dinner. Perfect for fans of nutrient-rich, quick-to-prepare recipes, this dish is your new go-to for simple gourmet indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 60 grams goat cheese
- 8 units cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 units cucumber
- 6 units kalamata olives
- 4 units fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup arugula
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the slices of whole grain bread on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with a minced garlic clove.
Brush the garlic olive oil mixture onto the bread slices evenly.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
While the bread is toasting, slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and the cucumber into thin rounds.
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary, and chop them coarsely.
Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and spread the goat cheese evenly over the top of each slice.
Arrange the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and chopped olives on top of the goat cheese.
Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the sandwiches.
Top with a handful of fresh arugula and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Drizzle each sandwich with a balsamic glaze for an added touch of sweetness and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2267 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
