Mediterranean Diet Soft Cheese and Avocado Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this Mediterranean Diet Soft Cheese and Avocado Sandwich, a wholesome, flavor-packed creation that perfectly balances creamy and fresh ingredients. This vegetarian sandwich starts with hearty whole-grain bread, layered with luscious mashed avocado seasoned with a hint of zesty lemon juice, velvety soft cheese like ricotta or feta, and crisp slices of tomato, cucumber, and red onion. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herbaceous touch, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties all the Mediterranean-inspired flavors together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and vibrant sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or picnic. Optimize your nutrition and savor every bite of this satisfying, nutrient-rich delight!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole-grain bread slices
- 1 medium Avocado
- 100 grams Soft cheese (such as ricotta or feta)
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 small Cucumber
- 0.25 small Red onion
Directions
Step 1
Slice the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
Step 2
Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well.
Step 3
Slice the tomato and cucumber thinly into rounds.
Step 4
Finely slice the red onion.
Step 5
Lay the bread slices on a clean working surface. Drizzle half a tablespoon of olive oil over two of the slices.
Step 6
Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly on the two oiled bread slices.
Step 7
Next, spread a layer of soft cheese on top of the avocado.
Step 8
Layer the tomato, cucumber, and red onion slices over the soft cheese.
Step 9
Evenly distribute the fresh basil leaves over the vegetables.
Step 10
Top each with the remaining slices of bread. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of these slices.
Step 11
Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (648.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 881.8 |
| Total Fat 52.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3260.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.0g | |
| Protein 26.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium 385.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1557.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories