Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Ham Toast

Elevate your snack game with this Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Ham Toast—an irresistible fusion of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors! Built on a base of crunchy whole grain bread brushed with golden, heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil, this recipe layers on creamy Greek yogurt infused with zesty lemon and garlic for a refreshing twist. Topped with tender, low-sodium ham, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and crumbled feta cheese, each bite is a burst of Mediterranean bliss. Finished with a hint of black pepper and fresh basil, this 15-minute appetizer is perfect for a light lunch, quick snack, or elegant party dish. Simple, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these gourmet toasts are a shining example of healthy indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 200 grams low-sodium ham
• 120 grams Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 150 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 small cucumber
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 50 grams feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Lightly brush the slices of whole grain bread with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil on both sides. Place on a baking tray.

Step 3

Toast the bread in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes on one side, flip, and toast for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 4

While the bread is in the oven, peel and finely dice the garlic clove. In a small bowl, mix the diced garlic with Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Set aside.

Step 5

Dice the low-sodium ham into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and the small cucumber into thin rounds.

Step 7

Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 8

On each slice of toasted bread, spread an even layer of the Greek yogurt mixture.

Step 9

Top the yogurt layer with diced ham, followed by sliced cherry tomatoes and cucumber rounds.

Step 10

Crumble feta cheese evenly over the top of each toast.

Step 11

Sprinkle black pepper over each toast, to taste.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Step 13

Serve immediately as a delightful appetizer or a light Mediterranean snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1282.2

Total Fat 57.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g
Cholesterol 148.5mg	0%
Sodium 2292.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.1g
Protein 92.0g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 1163.1mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 3093.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 29.4%