Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese

Elevate your sandwich game with this Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese! Bursting with heart-healthy flavor and wholesome ingredients, this recipe features crispy whole grain bread brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, creamy goat cheese, and a vibrant medley of fresh toppings like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and peppery arugula. A drizzle of balsamic glaze ties everything together, balancing savory and tangy notes in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this open-faced delight is perfect for a quick yet sophisticated lunch or light dinner. Packed with Mediterranean diet staples, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious—your taste buds and body will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Place the slices of whole grain bread on a baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with a minced garlic clove.

Step 4

Brush the garlic olive oil mixture onto the bread slices evenly.

Step 5

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.

Step 6

While the bread is toasting, slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and the cucumber into thin rounds.

Step 7

Pit the kalamata olives if necessary, and chop them coarsely.

Step 8

Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and spread the goat cheese evenly over the top of each slice.

Step 9

Arrange the sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and chopped olives on top of the goat cheese.

Step 10

Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the sandwiches.

Step 11

Top with a handful of fresh arugula and season with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 12

Drizzle each sandwich with a balsamic glaze for an added touch of sweetness and flavor.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(557.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	871.2

Total Fat 61.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 47.1mg	0%
Sodium 2266.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.3g
Protein 25.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 346.6mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1025.6mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 24.9%