Mediterranean Sandwich at Home

straightforward, vegetarian Mediterranean Sandwich—pile veggies, creamy feta cheese, and basil pesto on hearty bread.

Mediterranean Sandwich

This sandwich is my sister’s specialty. She’s been vegetarian for almost a decade, and this is one of her go-to meals. I finally tried her recipe, and now I’m hooked! We’ve been making this Mediterranean sandwich on repeat for lunches lately, so I thought it was time to share it.

She adapted it from Panera Bread’s Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, one of her favorites. While the ingredients are a bit different, home cooks enjoy it just the way it is! The veggies are satisfying, and the Sriracha mayo and pesto add tons of flavor to every bite.

If you like the Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich or anything from a Mediterranean sandwich company, you’ll love this from-scratch version. It’s a satisfying sandwich that combines the best flavors in every bite!

What To Serve Alongside

• Greek Salad: Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta with olive oil and oregano.
• Hummus and Pita: Creamy hummus with warm pita bread or pita chips.
• Tabbouleh: A satisfying salad made with fresh herbs, tomatoes, cucumber, and bulgur.
• Creamy Cucumber Salad: Crunchy salad with the best creamy dressing!
• Lemonade: Is there anything more refreshing with a sandwich?!

Ingredients In Mediterranean Sandwich

• Hearty Wheat Bread: Use thick-sliced bread like Dave’s Killer Bread for a sturdy base.
• Fresh Basil Pesto: Choose a fresh pesto like Rana’s for the best flavor and texture. Hummus is a great alternative if you don’t love pesto!
• Real Mayo: Best Food’s mayo is my personal favorite here!
• Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your heat preference.
• Baby Spinach: Lightly pack the spinach to fit well.
• Red Onion: Slice very thinly to avoid overpowering the flavors. If you’re sensitive to red onion, soak the slices in cold salted water first. Drain well, pat dry, and add to the sandwich.
• Crumbled Feta Cheese: Press gently to help it stay in place.
• Campari Tomatoes: Use ripe, firm tomatoes for good texture and flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: A small sprinkle to boost the flavors.
• Jarred Roasted Red Peppers: Drain well to keep the sandwich from getting soggy.

Quick Tip

This sandwich is filling and fueling! If you’d like to add more protein, include a layer of deli meat or shredded rotisserie chicken.

How To Make Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

1. Spread: Pesto on one slice of bread.
2. Mix: Mayo and Sriracha; spread on the other slice.
3. Layer: Spinach, avocado, red onion, and feta on the mayo slice.
4. Add: Tomato slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Top: With roasted red pepper strips.
6. Place: The pesto bread slice on top.
7. Press: Gently, cut with a sharp knife, and enjoy immediately!

Storage

Sandwich is best enjoyed right after being made! If you have leftovers, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store for a few hours.

Prevent Soggy Bread: Keep ingredients separate and assemble before eating if storing longer.

More Sandwich Recipes

• BBQ Chicken Sandwich ready in 15 minutes or less!
• Chicken Salad my go-to recipe!
• Tomato Sandwich with a basil mayo spread
• Cucumber Sandwich Recipe with a 3-ingredient herb spread
• Chicken Caesar Sandwich using a salad kit!