Mediterranean Diet Ham and Cheese Baguette
Elevate the classic sandwich with this Mediterranean Diet Ham and Cheese Baguette, a vibrant twist brimming with wholesome flavors and nutritious ingredients. This recipe swaps traditional ham and cheese for low-sodium ham and reduced-fat feta, layered onto a hearty whole grain baguette for a balanced meal. Fresh vegetables like ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onion, alongside briny black olives, add a delightful medley of taste and texture. A tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, seasoned with aromatic dried oregano and black pepper, ties everything together beautifully. Finished with fresh basil and served in portioned slices, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or healthy grab-and-go meal. Ideal for fans of Mediterranean flavors, this sandwich proves that light and fresh can still mean indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Whole grain baguette
- 200 grams Low-sodium ham
- 100 grams Reduced-fat feta cheese
- 1 large Ripe tomato
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 10 pieces Black olives
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 5 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Slice the whole grain baguette lengthwise into two halves. If desired, you can toast the bread lightly for a couple of minutes for a crispier texture.
Thinly slice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Ensure the slices are even for consistency in bite.
Pit the black olives if they are not already pitted, and slice them into thin rounds.
On the bottom half of the baguette, start layering: first place the low-sodium ham slices evenly across the bread.
Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese uniformly over the ham.
Arrange the tomato, cucumber, and red onion slices on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the black olive slices over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the assembled ingredients on the baguette.
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the surface.
Place the top half of the baguette over the assembly and press down gently.
Cut the baguette into individual serving pieces, approximately 4 equal portions, and serve immediately, or wrap and eat later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 154 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 3895 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 88.9 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 656 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1525 mg | 32% | |
*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.
