Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

Craving a fresh, flavor-packed veggie sandwich? This easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich is better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of crispy veggies and creamy spreads. Keep reading for my best tips or jump straight to the recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Healthy & Delicious Zesty Lemon & White Bean Pasta You’ll Love and One Pot Chicken Orzo: Quick Comfort Food for Your Family.

What You'll Need for Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 large tomato
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 jar roasted red peppers
• 1 block feta cheese
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread
• 2 tbsp hummus
• 2 tbsp tzatziki
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Sliced avocado
• Optional: Sliced Kalamata olives
• Optional: Red pepper flakes
• Optional: Balsamic glaze

How to Make Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare the veggies: Thinly slice the tomato, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Drain the roasted red peppers and slice them into strips. Crumble the feta cheese and pick the basil leaves.
2. Mix the spreads: In a small bowl, mix together the hummus, tzatziki, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread the hummus mixture evenly on both halves. Layer the veggies and feta cheese on the bottom half. Top with the basil leaves and the other half of the bread. Cut into desired portions.

Storing & Reheating Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the veggies and spreads up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

Freezing Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with vegan feta.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ciabatta bread with a baguette or your favorite crusty bread.
• Make-ahead: You can prepare the veggies and spreads up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the sandwiches just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sandwich is too dry, add more hummus or tzatziki. If it's too wet, use a paper towel to blot excess moisture from the veggies.

Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

0 minutes

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Total

15 minutes

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 large tomato
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 jar roasted red peppers
• 1 block feta cheese
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 1 loaf ciabatta bread

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp hummus
• 2 tbsp tzatziki
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Sliced avocado
• Sliced Kalamata olives
• Red pepper flakes
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Prepare the veggies: Thinly slice the tomato, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Drain the roasted red peppers and slice them into strips. Crumble the feta cheese and pick the basil leaves.
2. Mix the spreads: In a small bowl, mix together the hummus, tzatziki, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble the sandwiches: Slice the ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. Spread the hummus mixture evenly on both halves. Layer the veggies and feta cheese on the bottom half. Top with the basil leaves and the other half of the bread. Cut into desired portions.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with vegan feta.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ciabatta bread with a baguette or your favorite crusty bread.
• Make-ahead: You can prepare the veggies and spreads up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the sandwiches just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your sandwich is too dry, add more hummus or tzatziki. If it's too wet, use a paper towel to blot excess moisture from the veggies.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover sandwiches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warmed through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the veggies and spreads up to 1 day ahead. Assemble the sandwiches just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 60g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!