Description
Indulge in the Mediterranean flavors with this delightful Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich. Layers of creamy goat cheese, tangy olive tapenade, fresh arugula, and ripe tomato, all nestled between slices of crusty bread, create a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 8 slices crusty bread (such as ciabatta or sourdough)
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup olive tapenade (black or green olive-based)
- 1 cup fresh arugula
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly toast bread slices if desired. Spread goat cheese evenly over 4 slices of bread.
- Top each with a generous spoonful of olive tapenade, spreading to cover.
- Layer with arugula and tomato slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Place remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add thin slices of roasted red pepper or cucumber for extra flavor and crunch.
- This sandwich works well on a panini press for a warm, melty variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
