Description
The Greek Avocado Sandwich is a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian sandwich loaded with creamy avocado, feta, crisp vegetables, and herbs for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 slices whole grain bread or 1 pita (split)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or 2 vine tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup fresh spinach or arugula
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano or Greek seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread or pita if desired.
- In a bowl, mash avocado with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the avocado mixture on one or both slices of bread.
- Layer with spinach or arugula, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives.
- Sprinkle with feta and oregano or Greek seasoning.
- Top with the second slice of bread or fold pita over fillings.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- To prevent browning, add lemon juice to the avocado if preparing ahead.
- Swap feta with vegan feta for a plant-based option.
- Use gluten-free bread if needed.
- Add hummus or grilled chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
